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Corporate Solicitor
Corporate Solicitor – Ashbourne
About Ashbourne
Ashbourne is an international legal and consulting platform designed for entrepreneurial lawyers and global clients, with a strong presence across key financial and business centres. The firm delivers high-quality legal services in corporate, commercial, and cross-border matters through a modern, distributed model.
Experienced lawyers with established client relationships are supported by a central platform that enhances efficiency, collaboration, and international reach.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law and M&A
- Private Equity and Investments
- Financial Law
- Banking Law
- Cross-border Commercial Transactions
- High-Net-Worth Clients (Multilingual capabilities and an international outlook unlock support for clients across multiple jurisdictions)
Role Description: Consultant Solicitor
The Consultant Solicitor provides high-quality legal advice and representation to corporate and high-net-worth private clients across Ashbourne’s practice areas. Daily responsibilities include:
- Managing client matters from initial instruction through to completion
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and transactional documents
- Advising on corporate and financial risk and structuring
- Handling negotiations in complex commercial or cross-border transactions
This role operates within Ashbourne’s distributed platform, fostering collaboration among lawyers and shared resources to support client delivery, while maintaining and developing your own client relationships.
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Hybrid Working Model
Beyond building and billing your own client base, Consultant Solicitors benefit from Ashbourne’s hybrid model. The firm can also refer and assign clients directly, providing supplementary opportunities for business development beyond your professional portfolio.
Requirements
Essential
- Strong foundation in corporate, commercial, and financial law, with expertise to advise confidently on complex matters.
- Experience in:
- Private Equity transactions
- Banking law
- Corporate structuring
- Proven track record of successfully serving corporate and high-net-worth private clients.
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent legal qualification) with a valid practising certificate (relevant jurisdiction).
Professional Attributes
- Proven ability to work independently in remote or hybrid settings, managing workloads, deadlines, and client communications effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in collaborating with multilingual and cross-border teams/clients.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, ideally with established or developable client relationships.
- High ethical standards, diligent attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning in relevant practice areas.
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Collaboration Model & Benefits
This role is structured as a fee-sharing consultancy arrangement tailored for professionals seeking autonomy and control over their career and earnings:
Billing & Earning Potential
- Earn up to 75% of your billing (guaranteed minimum split of 70%).
- Flexible pricing: Choose your clients, fees, hours, and work volume to align with your constraints.
Location & Facilities
- Work from home with access to hot-desking facilities (100 days/year).
- Utilise nationwide office space and meeting rooms.
Insurance & Support
- Professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover up to £20 million.
- Free calls via a dedicated app.
- Immediate access to accreditations.
Technical & Operational Resources
- Optimised case management system (CMS) and electronic platforms.
- A dedicated liaison team to assist your practice.
- Technical support for operations, legal research, and continued professional development.
Additional Opportunities
- Pursue client referrals through Ashbourne’s hybrid referral model.
Ready to take the next step? Apply to shape your career with Ashbourne’s independent yet supported hybrid model.
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