At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch legal advice to corporate and high-net-worth clients across various practice areas.
- Company: Join Ashbourne, a global legal platform for entrepreneurial lawyers.
- Benefits: Earn up to 75% of your billing, work flexibly, and access extensive resources.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid working model with excellent support and collaboration opportunities.
- Why this job: Take control of your career while making a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in corporate, commercial, and financial law.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
Ashbourne is an international legal and consulting platform designed for entrepreneurial lawyers and global clients, with a strong presence across key financial and business centers. 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
With multilingual capabilities and an international outlook, Ashbourne is positioned to support clients across multiple jurisdictions, combining local expertise with coordinated global service.
Role Description
The Consultant Solicitor provides high-quality legal advice and representation to corporate and high-net-worth private clients across the practice areas listed above. Day-to-day 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
The role operates within Ashbourne's distributed platform, collaborating with other lawyers and using shared resources to support client delivery, while maintaining and developing the consultant's own client relationships.
Hybrid Working Model
In addition to developing and billing their own client base, Consultant Solicitors benefit from Ashbourne's hybrid model: the firm can also refer and assign clients directly to its lawyers, providing an additional source of work and business development beyond each consultant's personal portfolio.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in corporate, commercial, and financial law, with the ability to advise confidently on complex matters
- Experience in Private Equity transactions, banking law, and corporate structuring
- Proven track record working with corporate and high-net-worth private clients
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent legal qualification) with a valid practicing certificate in a relevant jurisdiction
- Proven track record of working independently in a remote or flexible environment, managing caseloads, deadlines, and client communications effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with multilingual and cross-border teams and clients
- Entrepreneurial mindset with established or potential client relationships
- High standards of professional ethics, strong attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning in relevant practice areas
Collaboration Model & Benefits
This role is structured as a fee-sharing consultancy arrangement for professionals who want to take back control of their career and earnings:
- Earn up to 75% of your billing (split will not drop below 70%)
- Choose your own clients, fees, hours, and volume of work
- Work from home, with access to hot-desking facilities (100 days/year)
- Professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover up to £20 million
- Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms
- Free calls through the dedicated app
- Immediate access to accreditations
- Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems
- Dedicated liaison team
- Technical support for operations, legal support, and training
- Additional client opportunities through Ashbourne's hybrid referral model
Corporate Solicitor in London employer: Ashbourne
Ashbourne is an exceptional employer for Corporate Solicitors, offering a unique hybrid working model that empowers lawyers to take control of their careers while benefiting from a robust support system. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, employees enjoy the flexibility to choose their clients and work hours, alongside access to extensive resources and professional development opportunities. The firm's international presence and commitment to high-quality legal services create a dynamic and rewarding environment for those looking to thrive in corporate law.
