The SELL Life
Principal Solicitor
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Principal Solicitor
What if you could earn more than a partner — without the politics, pressure, or practice overheads?
We're helping solicitors in Birmingham explore self-employment.
By applying to us, you get the best of both worlds in terms of exploring a career change.
The infrastructure and credibility of a reputable agency to promote you, along with a proven marketing, coaching, and referral system to build your own sustainable client base successfully wherever you decide to go for your next move.
This role is what we call 'self-employment with a safety net' — freedom with structure, profit with purpose.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You’ll Receive: 70-80% of billables paid directly to you each month. Choose your hours, clients, and practice location. Full administrative, trust-accounting, and compliance support. Professional indemnity insurance included.
Business development support from The Self-Employed Lawyers League (The SELL Life): Personalised client acquisition strategy and coaching Referral network of other self-employed lawyers Members benefits program that rivals the big national firms Courses, templates, and playbooks to help you scale faster Regular CPD Webinars to help you expand your knowledge Live sessions to solve business problems and grow your referral network
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Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The Result: Most solicitors double their income or replace their salary working half the hours — all while building a practice that belongs entirely to them.
You can enjoy all the autonomy of self-employment with the infrastructure of a top-tier firm — and the backing of an international network of like-minded entrepreunerial lawyers that want you to succeed.
Next Step: Apply here.
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