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Senior Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
Self-Employment Opportunities for Experienced Solicitors in Leeds
Do you thrive with more control over your work, income, clients, and future?
We’re helping experienced solicitors transition into self-employment with the infrastructure, support, and credibility needed to maintain a sustainable practice.
This Is Not a Traditional Role
This isn’t about going it alone—it’s self-employment with a safety net. Keep the full rewards of your expertise while enjoying the assistance you need to operate professionally, confidently, and sustainably.
Whether you:
- Already have established clients
- Have a strong network
- Possess a niche practice area or exceptional technical skills
- Are ambitious to build your own client base but require guidance
This is your opportunity to explore self-employment without starting from scratch.
What You’re Offered
You’ll retain:
✔ 70–100% of billables paid directly to you each month ✔ Flexibility to set your own hours, choose clients, and decide on your practice location ✔ Full administrative, trust-accounting, and legal compliance support ⚖️ Professional indemnity insurance included ✔ Dedicated support for marketing your services and growing your client base ✔ Access to firms, platforms, referrals, and resources already established for independent lawyers
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From The SELL Life Platform:
you gain access to business development support, teaching you how to:
- Develop a personalised client acquisition strategy (plus ongoing coaching)
- Join a referral network of self-employed solicitors
- Enjoy member benefits comparable to large firms (course access, templates, growth playbooks)
- Partake in CPD webinars to enhance your skills
- Benefit from live sessions to help with business challenges and expand your referral network
Who This Suits
This program is ideal for solicitors with 3+ years PQE who:
- Want greater autonomy over their legal career
- Are eager to shift towards consultant or self-employment models
- Already have a core practice area or a defined client base
- Want to keep a higher percentage of what they bill
- Require guidance on business development, referrals, and client acquisition
- Want to avoid constraints like salary caps, firm bureaucracy, or rigid progression paths
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The Art of Law Without Overwhelming Structures
Most solicitors don’t want to leave the law—they want to leave the parts that feel belittling, unfreeing, or draining. Instead of resigning entirely, or risking failure in isolation, this opportunity helps you:
- Turn your legal expertise into a thriving practice
- Do so backed by infrastructure and mentorship
- Chart a viable, sustainable path based on your own terms
Next Steps
Ready to explore if your legal skill could become your very own practice? Apply confidentially today.
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