1. A professional who provides expert advice or services to clients on a freelance or contract basis, without being employed by a single company
She works as an independent consultant providing business strategy advice to startups.
Ela trabalha como consultora independente oferecendo consultoria estratégica empresarial para startups.
2. A self-employed professional offering specialized expertise in a particular field
The independent consultant was hired to audit the company's financial procedures.
O consultor independente foi contratado para auditar os procedimentos financeiros da empresa.