Barrister

RK Accountancy; Leeds; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible UK-wide working

Job summary

RK Accountancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Barrister for a permanent in-house advocacy role. The position manages a varied civil caseload with emphasis on personal injury, undertaking advocacy across disputes, and collaborating closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation.

You will be supported in a team, with a steady pipeline of work and no need for business development or clerking. The role offers flexible UK-wide working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified Barrister in England & Wales.
• Experience in civil litigation (PI experience preferred).
• Commercially aware and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advocacy across a broad range of civil matters.
• Manage your own caseload within a supportive team structure.
• Work closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation.
• Benefit from a steady pipeline of work with no need for business development or clerking.
• Work will be allocated according to location and travel ability, ensuring a balanced workload.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Legal judgement

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

This permanent Barrister position with RK Accountancy offers a structured in-house advocacy role based in Leeds, with flexible UK-wide working arrangements available. The successful candidate will manage a varied civil caseload with particular emphasis on personal injury matters, undertaking advocacy across a broad range of disputes while collaborating closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation. Strong advocacy skills, case management ability and sound legal judgement are essential. A steady pipeline of work is provided, removing any need for business development or reliance on clerking. This suits an experienced advocate seeking to transition from self-employed practice into a supported team environment. Competitive salary offered. In house Barrister Location - Flexible / UK-wide.

An established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Barrister to join its in-house advocacy team. This is a rare opportunity to transition from the self-employed Bar into a structured, well-supported environment without sacrificing the quality or variety of work. The role offers a consistent and varied civil caseload with a strong focus on personal injury, alongside other related areas.

You will:

• Undertake advocacy across a broad range of civil matters
• Manage your own caseload within a supportive team structure
• Work closely with solicitors on case strategy and litigation
• Benefit from a steady pipeline of work, removing the need for business development or reliance on clerking
• Work will be allocated according to your location and ability to travel where required, ensuring a balanced and sustainable workload

Key highlights:

• Consistent workflow with strong internal referral streams
• Focus on maintaining manageable workloads within core hours
• Reduced administrative burden compared to private practice
• Opportunity to develop within a stable, long-term platform

You will need to be:

• A qualified Barrister (England andamp; Wales)
• Experienced in civil litigation (ideally with PI experience)
• Commercially aware and comfortable working within a team environment
• Interested in moving towards a more predictable and structured career model

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