LEGAL S PO NS O R
Build Your Own Legal Business Within the Jonathan Lea Network For experienced solicitors across Sussex and beyond, there’s never been a better time to take control of your career. The Jonathan Lea
Legal
Network (JLN), a
full-service law firm headquartered in
Haywards Heath,
is expanding its network of consultant
solicitors — offering experienced lawyers the opportunity to work independently,
own and grow their own client base, build their own team and significantly increase their earnings within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.
From Consultant to Founder
JLN’s founder, Jonathan Lea, has a unique perspective on the consultant model,
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having spent several years as a consultant
solicitor himself before establishing JLN as a regulated law firm in 2019.
“Working as a consultant solicitor allowed me to build my own team, grow my client base, and increase revenue and profit, all while enjoying flexibility and autonomy,”
Lea explains. “I created JLN to make that experience even better for others — by providing the systems, support, and
culture that help consultants thrive.” A Proven Hybrid Model
When JLN began, Jonathan was
joined initially by consultant solicitors
he worked with at his last firm. While
these consultants have remained with JLN over the last few years, much of the firm’s growth since has instead
come through employing solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals at
its Haywards Heath HQ. Throughout,
JLN has operated a successful hybrid
structure, combining the collaboration of an in-office team with the flexibility of a distributed consultant network.
Now, with a strong infrastructure and brand reputation in place, the firm is
launching a campaign to bring in new
consultant solicitors to complement its