Job title: Legal Partner
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Director/Partner
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2026-10-01
Job ID: 69959
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Fee-Sharing Legal Partner / Partner Designate

Location: UK-Wide & International

Uncapped Earnings (Up to 80% Fee Share) + Hybrid & Fully Remote Autonomy

 

Are you an established Partner or Senior Fee Earner with a portable client following seeking maximum billing retention, full operational freedom, and the backing of a modern, full-service legal platform? Our client is an innovative, highly collaborative nationwide law firm with a growing international footprint. Operating a modern, referral-rich business model, they are seeking entrepreneurial Partners across all practice areas who wish to retain control over their practice, escape rigid corporate billing targets, and significantly increase their earning potential.

 

The Opportunity

In this autonomous partner-level role, you will lead your own practice within a 'hive-style' collaborative network that actively drives internal cross-referrals across practice groups. Supported by full SRA/regulatory compliance, professional indemnity insurance, tier-one IT systems, and administrative support, you will focus on client service and practice development. Designed for forward-thinking lawyers who want to build their own team or scale their client base without traditional law firm politics, this position offers total flexibility over your working hours, location, and fee structures.

 

Key Requirements & Ideal Profile

  • Qualifications & Background: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) holding significant senior post-qualification experience (PQE) at Senior Associate, Legal Director, Salaried Partner, or Equity Partner level.

  • Portable Following: Demonstrable track record of business development and an established, portable client following (or a proven network capable of generating consistent instructions).

  • Practice Disciplines: Applications welcomed across all legal practice areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Real Estate / Residential Property, Employment Law, Private Client, Commercial & Civil Litigation, and Family Law.

  • Collaborative Mindset: Proactive commitment to cross-referring clients outside your core discipline to colleagues within the firm’s broader UK and international network.

  • Entrepreneurial Approach: Driven, client-focused mindset with the commercial drive to operate independently while leveraging top-tier central resources.

 

Fee Share Model & Operational Benefits

  • Industry-Leading Fee Retention: Retain up to 80% of your personal billings, drastically outperforming traditional partner equity distributions.

  • Passive Referral Revenue: Earn 15% on any client work you refer to other specialist teams within the firm, generating passive revenue without managing the files yourself.

  • Infrastructure & Support: Complete access to a respected law firm brand, SRA regulatory cover, PII insurance, modern legal technology, practice management systems, and invoicing support.

  • Complete Autonomy: Full freedom over your working hours, client pricing models, and remote/hybrid working setup, with option to build out your own fee-earning team.

  • Collaborative Culture: Active internal cross-referral ecosystem ensuring your clients receive seamless, full-service legal coverage across UK and international jurisdictions.

 

How to Apply

To discuss this platform in complete confidence or arrange an initial introductory call, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

  • Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

 

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.