Criminal Law Consultant Solicitor

Taylor Rose Australia; Cairns; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking experienced lawyers to take control of their careers with the flexibility and autonomy to build their own practices. This role offers the chance to manage client relationships, set fees, and work hours that suit your lifestyle. With full administrative support, you can focus on your legal expertise while benefiting from a national network of consultants for cross-referrals. This opportunity is perfect for established lawyers looking for greater control, sole practitioners overwhelmed by practice management, or specialists eager to build a niche without traditional firm constraints. Join a forward-thinking company where your success is supported.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

No Billable Targets

Business Development Coaching

Marketing Support

Access to Serviced Office Spaces

Client Leads

Cross-Referrals

No Upfront Costs

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-admission legal experience required.
• Must hold a current Australian practicing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client relationships and set your fees.
• Focus on legal work without the burden of administration.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Networking

Legal Expertise

Education

Australian Practicing Certificate

Tools

Practice Management Software

Research Software

Job description

Are you ready to break free from the traditional law firm structure and take control of your career?

At Taylor Rose Australia, we offer ambitious and experienced lawyers the opportunity to build their own practice with the backing of a national firm, providing you with the flexibility, autonomy, and support you need to succeed.

About the Role:

As a Consultant Solicitor, you will have the freedom to manage your own client relationships, set your fees, and work the hours that suit your lifestyle.

Whether you're an established lawyer looking for greater control over your work-life balance, a part-time solicitor transitioning into consulting, or a lawyer seeking to build a niche practice and client base from scratch, this role is designed to help you grow on your terms.

Our model is built to support you at every stage, offering full administrative, marketing, and business development support.

With Taylor Rose Australia, you’re never alone – we provide access to a national network of consultants, cross-referrals, 3rd party referrals, and the infrastructure needed to scale your practice without the headaches of running a firm.

Why Join Taylor Rose?

1. Autonomy and Flexibility:

Take control of your work-life balance. Choose when, where, and how much you work.

Whether you're looking for a part-time opportunity or ready to build a full-time practice, the flexibility is in your hands with no billable targets and an easily achievable annual threshold to remain part of the program.

2. Keep More of What You Earn:

Our transparent fee-sharing model means you keep up to 70-80% of your billings.

Build your practice with no upfront costs and no long-term commitments.

3. Administrative and Operational Support:

Focus on legal work without the burden of administration.

We handle trust accounting, invoicing, practice management software/research software, and professional indemnity insurance.

4. Business Development and Marketing Assistance:

We provide personalized business development coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and content marketing support. You’ll also receive client leads and cross-referrals from within our network.

5. Build a Niche Practice:

Specialize in the areas of law you’re passionate about.

You’ll have the freedom to build a client base aligned with your expertise.

6. Flexible Location:

Work remotely from anywhere in Australia, with access to serviced office spaces across major cities for client meetings or collaboration with other consultants.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: At least 4 years post-admission legal experience (required).
• Expertise: Specialization in an area of law that lights you up as a lawyer.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage your own client relationships and handle matters independently.
• Business Development: While we provide substantial BD support, you will need to get comfortable with networking and have the drive to grow your client base.
• Qualifications: Must hold a current Australian practicing certificate with no supervision conditions.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, client-focused, and driven to succeed in a flexible work environment.

Who This Role Is Perfect For:

• Established Employed Lawyers looking for autonomy and control over their career
• Sole practitioners stressed out and overwhelmed by the burdens of running a practice.
• Lawyers Transitioning from In-House Roles or Part-Time Solicitors ready to build their own client base
• Specialists who want to focus on niche areas of law and build a boutique practice without the hassle of traditional firm structures.

About Taylor Rose Australia:

We back solicitors willing to back themselves.

With the support of a fast-growing national network, we’re here to help our consultants grow their practices with the infrastructure and resources of a BIG LAW firm – while giving them the freedom and flexibility of their own practice.

If you want a career without limits and the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss, then we MUST be your next move.

Interested? Apply today and have an obligation-free, confidential chat with our Head of Consultant Acquisition Jason Loft.

PS Don’t qualify yet in terms of years of experience as a solicitor?

Apply now for when you do or there may be a sub-consultant role already available for you.