Partner / Senior Lawyer Opportunities – Top 100 Law Firm (No Salary | High Earnings Potential)
Location: UK (Remote / Flexible) + International Opportunities (US Expansion)
Job Type: Full-time / Consultancy (Self-employed)
Salary: £150,000 – £500,000+ (performance-based, no base salary)
Important: Please Read Before Applying
This is not a salaried role.
This opportunity is designed for established, revenue-generating lawyers.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate previous billings and/or a client following as part of the process.
The Opportunity
Ribble Recruitment is supporting the expansion of a Top 100, award-winning law firm with a unique, partner-led model across the UK and internationally.
This is an opportunity for experienced lawyers to run their own practice, retain a significant share of billings, and work with complete autonomy — all while benefiting from the infrastructure, brand, and support of an established firm.
The firm is ranked among the UK’s Top 100 by revenue and has been recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms for multiple consecutive years .
Compensation & Earnings
- No base salary
- Earnings are directly linked to your billings
- Realistic earnings typically range from £150,000 to £500,000+
- High-percentage fee-share model (up to ~75% depending on work origination)
This model is suited to lawyers who want control over their income and growth, without traditional firm constraints.
The Model
- Work directly with clients at partner level
- Set your own:
- Billing rates
- Clients
- Working hours and location
- Build and scale your own team (“Pod”) if desired
- No billing targets, internal politics, or hierarchy
You’ll benefit from true independence with full firm backing .
What’s Provided
- Access to 450+ partner-level lawyers across 25 practice areas
- Strong internal referral network
- Marketing & business development support
- Full admin, compliance, and billing infrastructure
- Advanced legal tech and AI tools
- £60m professional indemnity cover
- International client and legal network
Who This Role Is For
- Qualified solicitors or attorneys with 8+ years PQE
- Lawyers with a proven billing history or client following
- Typically billing £200k+ annually (guideline)
- Individuals seeking:
- More autonomy
- Higher earning potential
- Flexibility in how they work
- Teams or small groups also encouraged to apply
Key Requirement
You must be able to demonstrate:
- Historical billings (last 12–24 months)
- Evidence of client relationships and revenue ownership
- A clear plan to maintain or grow your practice
Practice Areas of Interest
We are particularly interested in:
- Corporate & Commercial
- Litigation / Dispute Resolution
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Financial Services / Regulatory
- Private Client / HNW
International / US Growth Areas:
- Corporate / M&A
- Technology & Data
- Financial Services
- Life Sciences
- Cross-border work
Locations
UK:
- London
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- Bristol
International (Growth Markets):
- New York
- Texas (Houston / Dallas)
- California (LA / San Francisco)
- Dubai
- Australia
Why Join
- Top 100 UK law firm with strong reputation and growth
- Partner-led delivery model
- No internal hierarchy or office politics
- Full flexibility and autonomy
- Proven, scalable platform for high-performing lawyers
Apply / Enquiries
For a confidential discussion, apply via Indeed or contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Ribble Recruitment
[email protected]
07833 184758
RibRec
Pay: £150,000.00-£500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
