Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyer Grow your career with Setfords. No targets, pressure or politics, just support, flexibility and freedom. Main Job You became a lawyer to practise law, not to hit targets, navigate office politics, or spend long hours on work that doesn't inspire you. At Setfords, we've spent 20 years building something that changes that: the earning power and flexibility of running your own practice with the support, credibility and community of a leading firm behind you. Over 650 consultant lawyers already work this way. They keep up to 80% of their billings, enjoy freedom from management responsibility and are backed by a 200+ strong support team that handles the rest. If you're ready to take control of your career, read on. A different way to practise law Setfords was a pioneer of the consultancy model in the UK and has been refining it ever since. Our award‑winning platform gives you the tools, technology and support to take on the work you want, spend more time with your clients, and build a practice that works around your life, not the other way around. As a consultant lawyer with Setfords, you keep up to 80% of everything you bill. There are no targets, no office politics and no management responsibility. Your diary, your clients and your career are yours to control. How we make it happen Choosing consultancy doesn’t mean going it alone. Our 200+ strong support team is here to support you with secretarial, administration, marketing, compliance, IT and more. This support – all included in your fee split – makes you feel part of a large firm whilst also enjoying the flexibility of running your own business. Work doesn't just come from your own efforts, either. Our dedicated Business Development team actively generates instructions across all practice areas, driving around 25% of the firm’s total business each year. That’s millions of pounds in work that comes directly to our network. You're not starting from scratch; we are here to support you to hit the ground running. And, because we believe sustainable careers are built on more than billings, Setfords has a dedicated Wellbeing Team who regularly check in with each consultant, host events and webinars, and help you make the most of our network. This ensures you have what you need to thrive as a consultant and feel part of something bigger. The numbers that matter Up to 80% of your billings are yours: get rewarded for your hard work 650+ consultant lawyers in the network: build connections and cross referrals 25% of the firm’s billings driven by our BD team: that's work for you at no extra cost 4.9 on Trustpilot: the client-facing credibility is already established Is consultancy right for you? Searching for more freedom? You could be the right fit if you: Have 5+ years' PQE, qualified in England and Wales Have a track record of delivering strong client work, and the confidence to build on it Are ready for more control over your career, and everything that comes with it Take the next step Most lawyers who join Setfords say they wish they'd made the move sooner. Our support team is here to make the transition straightforward, so you can focus on what you do best from day one. If you're ready to practise the way you've always wanted to, visit to explore life at Setfords, download our brochure or register your interest and let's have a proper conversation about what that looks like for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr