The earnings of consultant solicitors in London and the UK vary widely, reflecting the diverse nature of the legal profession and the market. In London, where the legal market is highly competitive, consultant solicitors can command substantial fees, particularly if they specialise in lucrative areas of law or cater to high-end clients.
In London, consultant lawyers’ earnings are influenced by various factors, including their area of specialisation, experience and the calibre of their clientele.
Typically, consultant solicitors in the capital can expect to earn significantly more than their counterparts in other regions, with some commanding hourly rates well into the hundreds of pounds. This reflects London’s status as a global legal hub, attracting a concentration of high-value work.
Outside London, the earnings of consultant lawyers can vary.
In major cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, consultant solicitors can still earn substantial fees, especially if they have established a niche or possess in-demand expertise.
However, in smaller towns and rural areas, the rates might be more modest, aligning with the local cost of living and market conditions.
In more recent years, it has not been uncommon for a consultant lawyer to build a healthy portfolio of clients whilst working in London and to later work remotely from elsewhere, reducing overhead costs.
This can allow consultant solicitors to maximise their earnings whilst providing competitive rates to their clients.
We offer a flexible compensation structure determined only by our teams’ chosen level of input and pricing. All of our lawyers retain complete control of both.
They determine the pricing structure that works for them and allow negotiation where they see fit, without obstruction from a management team.
We also offer the more traditional employment route for those who wish to have it.
The benefit package available is open to both Consultants and Employees.
Visit Join Us to find out more about the benefits of becoming a consultant lawyer with Punter Southall Law.
Or, Contact Us to arrange a no-commitment initial discussion with our Head of Talent Acquisition.
Head of Talent Acquisition
Neil Aronson is the Head of Talent Acquisition at Punter Southall Law. Neil has 25 years’ experience of the legal market, both in terms of legal practice and recruitment. He started life as a corporate lawyer at Herbert Smith and then with Mcgrigors (formerly KLegal), before moving into legal recruitment. For the last 18 years Neil has specialised in placing partners and teams at many of the world’s leading international law firms. Neil joined Punter Southall Law in 2024 from a leading recruitment firm where he spent 10 successful years.
Neil was admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2000.
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