Date posted: 6 August 2025
Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Job Title: Trainee Broker – Commission Only
Location: The City of London
Company Overview: Thornton & Baines Legal Ltd, a reputable legal practice with over 20 years of experience, is expanding its team. We offer a self-employed, commission-only opportunity to join our firm, partnering closely with Thornton & Baines IFA Ltd, an Independent Financial Adviser company with over £150 million under management. Thornton & Baines leverages cutting-edge AI in our systems, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of the industry.
Role Overview: As a Broker at Thornton & Baines Legal, you’ll work with our extensive database of leads to generate client meetings. You will receive comprehensive training to provide top-tier legal advice in estate planning and develop effective sales techniques. No prior experience is required; our robust training program will take you from entry-level to a qualified estate planner. This is primarily an office-based position located in The City of London, with a pathway to becoming an Independent Financial Adviser.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver expert legal advice in Will writing, Trust planning, and Lasting Power of Attorney.
- Engage with potential clients, converting leads into business relationships.
- Make referrals to Thornton & Baines Independent Financial Advisers as necessary.
- Commit to continuous learning and knowledge-building in estate planning.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.
Requirements:
- Develop legal and financial knowledge to work towards the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS).
- Ability to communicate effectively, fostering strong client relationships.
- Ensure documentation is completed and recorded correctly.
- Self-motivated and driven, with the capability to work independently within a team environment.
- Ensure accurate and thorough completion of all documentation.
What We Offer:
- Earnings Potential: OTE approximately £25,000 in Year 1, £35,000 in Year 2, and £60,000+ from Year 3.
- Qualification Support: All qualifications funded under the CII framework.
- Technology-Enhanced Processes: Benefit from AI-assisted operations.
- Client Bank Access: Direct access to a robust client base.
- Prime Location: Prestigious offices in The City of London.
- Growth-Oriented Environment: Support for professional development with a collaborative team.
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Job Type:
Projected Pay:
- £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Legal planning services
- Pathway to becoming an Independent Financial Adviser
- Comprehensive sales training (both hard and soft)
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission-based earnings
- Performance bonus
Location Requirement:
- Must be able to commute or relocate to London before starting work.
Experience:
- No prior experience is required.
Work Location:
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How many years of work experience do you have with Legal Advice?
- How many years of work experience do you have with Financial Planning?
- Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- How many years of work experience do you have with Commission Work?
- Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
- Are you comfortable working in a hybrid setting?
Education:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC3A
