Senior Associate

Still waiting for the partnership track to turn into an actual offer?

You have done the long hours.

You have carried the files.

You have hit your targets.

You have helped build someone else’s practice.

And yet, the closer you get to partnership, the more you may be asking yourself:

Is this actually worth it?

We are helping Senior Associates in Queensland explore a different path: self-employment with the infrastructure, support, and credibility needed to build their own sustainable practice.

Not reckless independence.

Not starting from scratch with no support.

This is what we call:

Self-employment with a safety net.

Freedom with structure.

Autonomy with support.

Profit with purpose.

Why this opportunity exists

Many Senior Associates reach a point where the traditional firm model stops making sense.

You are expected to think like an owner, bill like a partner, manage clients like a partner, and mentor juniors like a partner.

But the rewards still belong to someone else.

This opportunity is for solicitors who are ready to explore whether their skill, reputation, and client relationships could be used to build something of their own.

What You’ll Receive

• 70-80% of your billables paid directly to you each month
• Choose your own hours, clients, and practice location
• Full administrative, trust-accounting, and compliance support
• Professional indemnity insurance included
• The credibility and infrastructure of an established legal platform
• Support to build your own client base without doing it alone
• Business Development Support

You will also receive support from The Self-Employed Lawyers League (The SELL Life), including:

• Personalised client acquisition strategy and coaching
• Referral network of other self-employed lawyers
• Member benefits program that rivals large national firms
• Courses, templates, and playbooks to help you grow faster
• Regular webinars to expand your knowledge
• Live sessions to solve business problems and grow your referral network

The Result

The goal is not just to earn more.

It is to take back control.

Control over your time.

Control over your clients.

Control over your income.

Control over the kind of practice you want to build.

Senior Associates who make the shift are able to replace or exceed their salary while working fewer hours and building an asset that belongs to them.

If you are already doing the work of a partner but not receiving the freedom, upside, or respect that should come with it, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Next Step

Apply.