Consultant Solicitor

Setfords; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Setfords, a leading platform law firm in the UK, seeks experienced partner-level Solicitors eager for autonomy. You will benefit from a dedicated support team, focusing entirely on client service without the pressure of billing targets or rigid schedules. Join a collaborative network and take control of your career.

Benefits

Complete autonomy and flexibility

170+ strong support team

No hidden fees or billing targets

Financial freedom with up to 80% billing

Community and networking events

Qualifications

• Fully qualified solicitor with no less than 5 years' experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own practice with complete autonomy and flexibility.
• Provide client services without billing targets or rigid hours.
• Collaborate with a supportive network of consultant lawyers.

Skills

Client Representation

Legal Research

Negotiation

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Clean practising certificate

5 years+ post-qualified experience

Job description

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We’re looking for partner-level Solicitors who want to work with complete autonomy and flexibility. You can work where and when you want, confident in the knowledge that our award-winning, 170+ strong support team can provide you with everything you need to successfully run your practice.

Reimagine Law. Reimagine your career with Setfords.

At Setfords, we’ve redefined the traditional law firm model. No billing targets. No rigid hours. No hidden fees. Just complete flexibility at the UK’s leading platform law firm.

Why Setfords?

Fully Comprehensive Support Structure

We employ 170+ members of staff who are here to support our consultants and manage all non-billable tasks—administration, secretarial, marketing, compliance, accounts, tech—so you can focus entirely on client service

Our support is all included within our fee-share arrangement as standard with no hidden costs.

Our business development team drives a steady stream of high-quality client leads, generating thousands of new opportunities every month. From day one, enjoy a thriving client base, with our team driving 25% of Setfords' total billings.

Flexibility & Control

• No billing targets, no rigid hours. Work when and where you choose.
• You decide which clients to represent, focusing on cases that matter to you.
• Up to 80% of billings are yours, with no hidden fees—giving you the financial freedom to focus on what truly matters.

Community & Collaboration

Join over 600 consultant lawyers in a collaborative network where knowledge and expertise are shared.

We regularly organise company-wide events, webinars, local meet-ups and more to ensure our lawyers feel they are part of a supportive community.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5 years+ post-qualified experience
• Qualified in England and Wales
• Clean practising certificate

Ready for a career where you call the shots?

Visit www.consultantsolicitor.co.uk to explore the Setfords experience, or register today, and we'll be in touch.

Seniority level

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