Careers
What you could earn
What if you could have Big Law without the baggage?
Many senior lawyers have asked themselves the same question: is it possible to practise at the highest level, earn fairly, and regain control of your time and career? At Arbor, we think the answer is yes.
The traditional firm model often brings with it a host of unnecessary burdens: office politics, opaque reward structures, billable hour targets and the ever-present pressure to do more with less. “Big Law without the baggage” isn’t just a slogan for us – it’s a different way of working, where contribution is visible and reward is transparent.
Our consultancy approach puts you, your clients and your expertise at the centre. Instead of battling for progression or sacrificing autonomy, you set your own priorities – choosing when, where and how much to work, and for whom.
And crucially, the numbers more than add up. Our calculator is designed to help you understand exactly how your earning potential, flexibility and quality of life could change for the better under a more modern, senior-only model.
Using our earnings calculator
Are you a Partner, Senior Counsel or Consultant considering what your next chapter could look like? Our earnings calculator is here to help you make an informed choice, grounded in facts rather than salesmanship.
You will be able to see for yourself how our consultancy model compares to traditional partnership or in-house routes – not just in potential earnings, but in time reclaimed and control restored.
You can model different scenarios: earning the same for fewer hours, taking more holiday, or exploring what happens if you bring in more (or less) of your own business.
Ultimately, it’s about clarity. The calculator is a practical tool to help you weigh your options, based on your real experience, ambitions and priorities.
Try it now, and see what you could achieve with Arbor.
Arbor Law. Better for lawyers. Better for clients.
Real earning power
Keep a greater share of what you bill, with clear, fair splits and no hidden deductions.
Your practice, your pace
Choose how much to work, whom to work with, and how to balance life beyond the law.
Big Law without the baggage
Work alongside City-grade senior peers, free from targets, politics or rigid hierarchies.
Transparency by design
No guessing games: our calculator shows exactly how reward works, so you can plan with confidence.
Have a go at our anonymous calculator to see what you could earn when you work with us
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What does life at Arbor feel like?
Discover how joining us could change not just your earnings, but your day-to-day working life.
Arbor is happy to welcome teams of any size, and we also offer assistance with recruitment when a team is ready to expand.
Talk to one of us
If you’re a senior lawyer – or a team – exploring new opportunities, we are always open to confidential conversations with the right people.
We are particularly keen to hear from those with a proven track record of winning work, whether through an existing client base or a clear, well-founded plan to build one via your network.
Our team can talk you through how Arbor operates, and how we could help you achieve your next set of career goals.
- +44 (0)20 7355 0540
- info@arbor.law
- 20 North Audley Street, London W1K 6WE
