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A unique law firm for specialist lawyers

Choose a firm designed for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Lawyers

We created Level to enable media, entertainment, technology and sports lawyers to enjoy a better way of working. Level combines specialism in our chosen sectors with the flexibility afforded by our model. We provide a way for senior lawyers to run and grow their practices on their own terms and keep the lion’s share of their billings. This way of working means Level lawyers can focus on their clients without the restrictions and politics often found in traditional firms.

We understand that leaving a senior position in a law firm or an in-house role can be daunting. Level was founded by established lawyers who have taken precisely that step. We have seen the benefits of taking control of our careers in a way that fits in with our lifestyles without having to compromise on quality, peer-perception or earnings. Indeed, our own experience is that working with Level optimises all of these factors.

Why Level?

Choose taking control of your career, your life, your time

Level offers lawyers a range of features and benefits including:

Focus

Unlike other ‘new law’ firms, we are completely focused on just four complementary sectors – media, entertainment, technology, and sport. You will operate under a brand and with peers that will be attractive to your current and future clients.

Quality

Level is known for the excellent quality of its lawyers as well as its particular sector focus. We look for respected and experienced lawyers in the four market sectors we focus on. Your peers will be like-minded specialist lawyers with a passion for doing excellent work for the best clients. As a result, almost 75% of our lawyers are recommended in leading legal directories - a far higher percentage than any other of the UK fee-sharing firms.

Flexibility

You determine when and where you work. You can take time off as you like, set your own fee arrangements, and have complete control over how much you bill. There are no minimum targets. You won’t have unnecessary admin or meetings and we take care of your insurance, compliance, billing, and back office needs.

Inclusive team culture

Even though our lawyers are self-employed, they are all part of the Level team. Level is made up of forward-thinking, like-minded lawyers who want to focus on their practice and have the freedom and independence that comes with being self-employed, while still having access to the support and culture of a progressive firm. All lawyers have the option to hot desk with the rest of the firm at our Covent Garden HQ, and participate in a mix of team and client events together.

Cross-referral opportunities

Level lawyers benefit from the wider Level team’s network across a range of areas. The Level model allows our lawyers to expand and build their practices out in their chosen direction.

Strong brand

Joining Level will enable you to present your industry clients with a market-leading brand and a firm that looks the part, speaks their language, and is a natural destination for their business.

Who we are looking for

Choose likeminded colleagues who share your passion

Level is looking for senior lawyers who:

  • are a minimum of 7 years' PQE
  • have established clients in the media, entertainment, tech or sports sectors, and
  • have an interest in joining an exciting law firm focused entirely on those four specialist areas

Remuneration & support

Choose keeping 75% of everything you bill

The financial model

Our remuneration model is straightforward. From day one, you receive 75% of all fees you generate and bill. New client referrals to other Level lawyers are incentivised with a 15% referral fee on referred billings, with the Level lawyer engaged in the work earning 60%. We have no set-up fees or upfront costs to entry. Level lawyers are not subject to any restrictive covenants.

Central support

Level will provide you with all of the central support services you would expect from a law firm, including:

  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Cyber liability and cyber crime insurance
  • Document management system, email, cloud services, IT support and telephone answering service
  • Accounts and time recording software, credit control and billing processes at your instruction
  • Knowhow subscriptions and precedents
  • Regular marketing support, events and networking opportunities
  • Stationery, business cards, website, social media and digital profiles
  • Support from Level's junior lawyers and the flexibility and support to recruit your own juniors
  • Hot desk and meeting facilities at our offices in Covent Garden

Let's talk

Choose feeling proud of where you work

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