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.

What You’ll Receive:

70-85% 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

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.