After 34 years at his previous firm, Consultant Employment Solicitor Nick Hall wanted change. The passion for law was there. However, it was diluted by internal admin and meetings. Nick wanted to practise law and support clients, not handle endless admin. Setfords offered Nick a different way, and after joining our consultancy model, he hasn’t looked back.
Taking Back Control
After over 3 decades at his previous firm, Nick knew exactly what he was looking for from his work:
“I wanted to have control over when I work, where I work, what work I carry out and for which clients I work.”
Setfords was a perfect match. Our model allows consultants to set their own hours, work wherever they want and dictate their own earning potential. For Nick this meant doing more of what he loved, and much less of what he didn’t.
“I also wanted to get away from what had been very many years of management and endless internal meetings.”
Often, management responsibilities can pull lawyers away from their work. Spending excessive time on administrative tasks leads to less time for clients, as well as an increased chance of burnout for the lawyer due to juggling various responsibilities. The Setfords model removes the need for much of this work and allows consultants to focus on what they do best.
Support That Makes a Genuine Difference
When asked, if he’d had any worries making the switch to remote consultancy, Nick said that he was worried about losings the hands-on support that he had become accustomed to after 34 years at his previous firm. In his own words, he “need not have been concerned”:
“The training received was first class, and any on-going support needed has been supplied rapidly. We are made to feel that no question is a daft question, and we’re not made to feel that we are a nuisance.”
When asked about how the support structure benefits him, Nick says:
“The firm has thought about every aspect of a consultant’s needs and supplies the resources which take away any concerns or issues. Secretarial needs as well as any IT issues which I have had, have been addressed efficiently, helpfully and without delay. Everyone, without exception, has been friendly!”
Making the switch to consultancy doesn’t mean being left to figure things out on your own. Our team of 190+ in-office staff supports our consultants across all areas, including admin, accounts, compliance, marketing, wellbeing and (as Nick mentioned), IT and Secretarial. The support is there when you need it and comes included in the fee split, with no hidden charges.
Earnings on Your Terms
Another benefit of making the switch to consultancy is the complete control you have over your earnings. At Setfords, our consultants have the freedom to choose how much work they take on, allowing them to dictate how much they earn. If at any point a consultant wishes to take on more work, then they can reach out to our dedicated business development team who are here to help generate leads and source clients, all included in the fee split.
“If I wish to earn more, there is a steady supply of new client referrals from the business development team I can tap into.”
The Freedom to Work from Anywhere
Our consultants can work from almost anywhere they feel suits them the most. For many it’s the comfort of their own home. However, some, like Nick, enjoy travelling the world whilst they work. When asked about the most fun or unusual place he’d worked from, Nick said:
“On board a tall sailing ship in the middle of the Aegean Sea. You really can work from anywhere!”
The Setfords consultancy model doesn’t chain lawyers to desks, it allows them to operate as they please to stay inspired and energised and ultimately, provide the best service possible to clients.
If you’re considering consultancy then get in touch today for a confidential conversation.
