MARK MCINTYRE
Aspiring Commercial Solicitor
Hello, and welcome — I’m Mark.
With a big-picture perspective — trained in military leadership, tested in national healthcare operations, and now translating that experience into a dynamic commercial legal career.
I’m currently completing my LLB while pursuing a suite of strategic qualifications — spanning business, law, and project management — to prepare for high-impact legal work in complex, fast-paced environments. Alongside my studies, I work full-time in a global healthcare business, where I’ve led multiple transformation projects that have directly improved profitability, operational efficiency, and market positioning to secure new contracts.
This website is a window into that journey: what I’ve built, where I’m headed, and the kind of solicitor I’m becoming — commercially minded, operationally experienced, and legally focused.
About me
I am a future solicitor whose journey hasn’t followed a straight line, but one that’s been defined by resilience, reinvention, and the belief that background should never limit ambition.
Growing up, I faced challenges that went beyond the classroom. When I came out as gay as a teenager, the first response wasn’t celebration — it was counselling. That moment stayed with me. It taught me what it means to be othered, to be doubted, and to find strength in being exactly who you are — even when the world doesn’t make it easy.
I grew up in a working-class household, went to a state school, and battled with the limitations placed on me due to a dyslexia diagnosis. For years I was told I wasn’t as good as others — even by those meant to support me. But over time, I found my voice. I found drive. And I found direction.
That path led me to the Armed Forces, where I first trained in Communications and Information Systems. Later I led teams in some of the most high-pressure environments imaginable — from global humanitarian operations to playing a national leadership role during the UK’s COVID-19 response.
It also led me into healthcare: both on the frontlines in clinical roles, and behind the scenes in operational leadership — scaling services, leading transformation, and improving patient pathways.
But the ambition that never left me was my childhood dream: to become a lawyer. After years of proving to myself what I was capable of — and breaking through every barrier I once believed in — I finally gave myself permission to pursue it.
Today, I’m completing my LLB while working full-time in healthcare operations and undertaking a series of qualifications in law, business, and project management. My goal is to qualify as a commercial solicitor — one who brings strategic insight, operational experience, and lived perspective to the table.
This site shares that journey — and the values I carry with me: authenticity, courage, and a relentless drive to make an impact.
How I stand out
My Business and Commercial Acumen
My professional foundation is rooted in operational leadership and strategic delivery — experience I am bringing to the legal field with a distinctively commercial lens, having spent my most recent professional years working in the City of London.
Before entering Law, I led critical programmes within global healthcare operations, responsible for delivering service transformation projects. I have led scale up in national services, overseeing recruitment, performance restructuring, technology implementation, and cross-functional integration.
These changes directly improved departmental profitability, efficiency, increased market share and competitiveness.
As part of my roles, I have worked at the intersection of clinical delivery, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement — giving me practical insight into commercial realities that shape client decision-making. I understand how operational risk, financial pressure, and regulatory obligations drive business strategy - and I bring that understanding into my legal training.
To consolidate this mass of experience I have embarked on a suite of qualifications (below).
I believe that modern commercial solicitors must think beyond the black-letter law - they must understand the business objectives behind every transaction, negotiation, and advisory brief. That's a mindset I bring: one shaped by leadership, sharpened by delivery, and informed by real-world commercial impact.
Qualifications and Courses
Academia
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Predicted First Class
- Expected Graduation 2027
Master of Laws (Legal Practice inc SQE)
- Planned start - 2027
Master of Laws
- Planned start - 2028
Finance
Business Accounting
- CIMA Certificate
- Expected 2026
CGMA Operational
- CIMA Certificate
- Expected 2026
CGMA Management
- CIMA Certificate
- Expected 2026
Legal Short Courses
TBC
Business and Management
Business Management
- Qualifi Level 3 Diploma
- Expected completion 2025 - In progress
Business Management
- Qualifi Level 4 Diploma
- Expected completion 2025
Business Management
- Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma
- Expected completion 2025
Business Administration
- Qualifi Level 6 Diploma (RQF)
- Expected completion 2026
Strategic Management and Leadership
- Qualifi Level 7 Diploma (RQF)
- Expected completion 2026
Prince2 Project Management
Prince2 Foundation
- Expected completion 2025
Prince2 Practitioner
- Expected completion 2025
Other Short Courses
TBC
Chartered Management
Management and Leadership
- CMI Level 3 Diploma
- Expected completion 2025
Management and Leadership
- CMI Level 4 Diploma
- Expected completion 2025
Management and Leadership
- CMI Level 5 Diploma
- Expected completion 2025
Professional Leadership and Management Practice
- CMI Level 6 Diploma
- Expected completion 2026
Strategic Leadership and Management Practice
- CMI Level 7 Diploma
- Expected completion 2026
Association of Project Management
Project Fundamentals Qualification
- Expected completion 2026
Project Management Qualification
- Expected completion 2026
Project Professional Qualification
- Expected completion 2026
My Consultancy Services
Please note: I am NOT a qualified solicitor and do not provide reserved legal activities. All services offered are within the scope of non-regulated consultancy and operational support.
Rates by negotiation
Document Review
Helping clients identify risks, clarify obligations, and improve clarity in contracts, internal documents, and agreements. I provide insight to support decision-making — without offering reserved legal advice.
Business Compliance
Supporting small and growing businesses with tailored compliance reviews. From data handling to regulatory frameworks, I offer structured support to help teams stay aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Policy Writing
Drafting and refining internal policies across HR, compliance, data protection, and governance. I help businesses embed practical, clear procedures that reflect current legal standards and operational needs.
Internal Process Audits
Assessing internal governance, documentation flows, and operational policies to identify gaps and opportunities. I work collaboratively with teams to improve structure, consistency, and audit readiness.
Legal Research
Conducting thorough research on legal and regulatory questions to inform internal strategy and business decisions. I provide well-sourced, clearly presented findings — ideal for SMEs and startups without in-house legal teams.