The Opportunity: Freelance Solicitor / Partner Firm (Nationwide Expansion & Future Equity Pathway)
Location: Remote / Flexible (Targeting London, South, Midlands, & North of England)
Job Type: Freelance / Subcontract / B2B Partnership (With future internal partnership opportunities)
Arrangement: Commission-based structure with clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs) regarding delivery timeframes and client handling.
We are seeking dedicated Freelance Solicitors and Small Law Firms to partner with us. Through this strategic delegation model, VMD secures instructions from our vast, nationwide client base and passes the casework to our approved partners.
More than just a freelance gig: As we expand into a major, multi-partner firm, this initial collaboration serves as a direct pathway for ambitious individuals and small firms to integrate into our core structure and become future equity/designated partners in the expanded firm.
Areas of Collaboration
We are actively looking to delegate casework to specialists across the following key practice areas:
- Civil Disputes
- Employment
- Medical Negligence
- Family Law
- Commercial Property
- Criminal Law
- Intellectual Property (IP)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, expert legal advice to delegated clients within your specialist field.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and pleadings with precision.
- Represent clients confidently in negotiations, mediations, and court/tribunal proceedings.
- Manage case files diligently, maintaining meticulously organised records of all client interactions.
- Collaborate closely with clients to develop strategic approaches tailored to their specific needs.
- Ensure absolute compliance with SRA standards, legal regulations, and ethical guidelines at all times.
Requirements (Strict Criteria)
- Must be a Qualified Solicitor with a valid, active practising certificate recognised in England & Wales.
- Must be an SRA-regulated firm or an independent Solicitor with a valid SRA practising licence.
- Proven, demonstrable experience handling cases independently within one or more of our targeted practice areas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in British English.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in a future long-term firm partnership.
- Please note: We are explicitly looking for fully qualified, regulated professionals. Trainees and non-qualified legal professionals will not be considered.
What We Offer
- Extensive Client Pipeline: Access to a consistent volume of cases from an established brand, eliminating the need for your own marketing or business development.
- Competitive Commission Structure: An agreed-upon, rewarding financial framework per case.
- Future Partnership Track: A rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a major nationwide scale-up and shape the future of the firm as a partner.
- Complete Flexibility: True remote-working autonomy, allowing you to seamlessly integrate this work alongside your existing caseload.
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious freelance solicitor or a small firm looking to scale your practice and be a part of a major future legal firm, please submit your CV/Firm Profile along with your SRA ID number and outline your specific areas of expertise.
Pay: £27,829.69-£83,813.43 per year
Licence/Certification:
- SRA Practice Licence (required)
Work Location: Remote
