This largely depends on the firm, but also depends on what you can bring to the table. If you have a client following, or work to be immediately undertaken, there is a stronger possibility of increasing the percentage

Yes

In some cases yes

Ask yourself the question, am I financially secure, what do my most recent billing figures look like? Remember this is a self-employed opportunity, a risk vs reward role. It is important that financially this is the right decision and a viable proposition for you

You will be working under the firm’s umbrella, which will include the use of their IT systems, accounts, secretarial and IT support, use of office space and marketing assistance (please refer to Utilising the Firm’s Services and Support for a more comprehensive list)

Each firm will have their own Ts & Cs and can vary

Yes, you are self-employed and you are free to work with other clients, as long as there is no conflict of interest

Yes of course. Firms are not necessarily looking for a following, but like minded Legal Consultants, with the ability to build a client base and generate fees. You may be asked how you are going to generate work and to do a business plan

In some instances there may be assistance

Most of the consultancies have offices that offer hot desking space and some where there is a requirement to work from the office

The short answer is no. Working as a Legal Consultant means you don’t have targets to hit, however there will be an expectation that you will bill. Some people may not want to exceed certain billings, for personal reasons and just bill enough to get the income they require

Yes most firms put particular plans in place to keep an element of team work. This can include team meetings, social events, referral schemes, Christmas parties and team events etc