For many lawyers, traditional firm life means little say over their hours, their workload, or how their day takes shape. Consultant Licensed Conveyancer Brenda Robinson wanted more from her career. At Setfords, she found exactly what she was looking for.
A Day on Her Own Terms
Before joining Setfords, Brenda wondered whether a better working life as a conveyancer was actually achievable, or whether it was too good to be true. However, the reality exceeded her expectations.
She now sets her own hours, takes on the work she wants, and turns down what she feels is too much. She has more time for her clients too, meeting them for coffee and walking them through the process properly, rather than squeezing conversations into whatever gaps the day allows. And with no obligation to be tied to an office, she has taken her practice further afield than most.
“I can start work at 6 in the morning and finish at lunchtime and take the afternoon off. I can go on holiday and work from wherever I happen to be. Vegas, Tuscany, wherever.”
Support That Has Her Back
Flexibility is one thing. Having the confidence to use it is another. Going out on your own can feel like a leap, and knowing that there is a team behind you makes that leap a lot smaller. For Brenda, part of what makes the Setfords model work is knowing that support is there when she needs it, without it getting in the way when she doesn’t.
That includes access to the collective knowledge of a collaborative community of 650+ experienced consultants who are always happy to share advice. Behind them sits a team of 190+ in-office staff covering everything from admin and accounts to compliance and marketing, so consultants can focus on their clients without the headaches of running their own practice.
“You know if you need a second opinion, you know that another consultant will have come across it before and have the answer.”
As for staying motivated while working remotely, Brenda thinks about the alternative. The early starts on her own terms, the afternoons off, the client meetings over coffee rather than across a desk. None of that was available to her before. Going back to someone else’s schedule, someone else’s workload decisions, someone else’s idea of what her day should look like, is not something she is willing to entertain. That, she says, is motivation enough.
Considering Consultancy?
Brenda’s move to consultancy exceeded her own expectations, and when we asked what she would say to someone still sitting on the fence, she kept it brief.
“What are you waiting for?”
If Brenda’s story resonates with you then get in touch with our recruitment team for a free, confidential conversation about how consultancy with Setfords could help you do more of what you love
