Join our virtual law firm and take control of your income, your career and your life.
Are you fed up with the downsides that come with working in a traditional law firm? Long hours, lengthy commutes, unrealistic billing targets, office politics, management responsibility… the list goes on! But what if a better way of working was out there? One that puts you first and helps you forge the career you want? At Setfords, we offer an alternative to traditional law firms that does just that.We exist to make your life as a lawyer more flexible, rewarding and fulfilling. With award-winning services and support, you can work how, when, and where you want, giving you a superior work-life balance and the rewards you deserve.
Why join a virtual law firm such as Setfords?
Unlimited earning potential
Set your own work-life balance
Work from anywhere
150+ strong expert support team
Nationwide network of 650+ lawyers
A dedicated business development team
Join our national network
At Setfords, we are committed to nurturing our strong network of more than 450 lawyers. By connecting with others in our virtual law firm, you will find plenty of opportunities to better serve your clients by confidently cross-referring work to other talented lawyers. And, our lawyers also regularly work in teams to deliver large-scale pitches or projects. So, you can get all of the benefits of working as part of a large team without the management responsibility or other traditional downsides.
Why choose Setfords for consultancy?
Established in 2006, we have worked hard to become one of the biggest fee-share firms in the UK today. But, the benefits of our firm go far beyond that. We are proud of our extensive network of support services that go above and beyond the bare minimum offered by many similar firms. Aside from the basics, such as admin support, insurance, and CMS, we are on hand to help our lawyers with lead generation. Our award-winning business development and marketing department has generated a fantastic £3m+ of additional business for our lawyers in the last year alone! So, you will never be left to create all of your own work.
Frequently asked questions
We have recently invested in a new system to make the delivery of leads to our consultants even smoother, giving them greater flexibility and control over the process.
Yes, as a consultant you do not have to work exclusively with us. The majority of our consultant lawyers don’t choose to take on multiple roles, but we understand that you may wish to and do not restrict your ability to do so.
Setfords consultants are also free to set up their own office locations, and we have a number of these locations across the country.
Absolutely! One of the biggest perks of being a consultant solicitor is the fact that you can set your own schedule. Whether you want to make the most of your early mornings, take meetings on weekends to fit your client’s schedule, or stick to the traditional 9-5, as a consultant solicitor it’s totally up to you.
Most of our consultants choose to work primarily from home, but it all depends on what’s best for you and your clients. Whatever you choose, you won’t have to relocate, and we welcome consultants who are based all over England, Wales, and beyond.
It’s highly likely that one of the other 600+ solicitors will be able to cover you during this time. We encourage networking with your fellow consultant solicitors, and the staff at Head Office can help you find people to cover you too. Failing that, you can bring in locum cover, but this is almost never necessary!
What’s next?
Whether you want to make the move to a better way of working now, in six months, or even in years to come, you can still get in touch with us to find out more. We are happy to chat in more detail about how the virtual law firm model can work for you and answer any further questions you might have.
What our consultants say
Not only do I now have happier clients, but also a healthier work-life balance. A true win-win.
David Miers
Consultant (Stress at Work)
I love that it’s all up to me – what I do, when I work, I’m the master of my own destiny.
Maria Schultz
Consultant (Residential and Commercial Property)
It gives you a better work life balance, it gives you greater work satisfaction and it can boost your self-esteem. It has made me a happier and more confident lawyer.
Thowheetha Shaah
Consultant (Family Law)
