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Why arch.law?

A Legal Business for the Future, Not Built in the Past.

We believe the legal profession is ready for change. Our purpose is to deliver legal solutions, differently. We have built a modern, collaborative legal business designed for entrepreneurial professionals who want to build thriving practices, supported by the very best in management expertise and cutting-edge technology.

We combine the freedom of independent practice with the power of collective experience. Our Members benefit from a supportive infrastructure that enables them to focus on their clients. By providing access to market-leading systems, business development support and an innovative global brand, we empower professionals to deliver exceptional results with greater agility and efficiency.

With three ways to work with arch.law there’s an opportunity to suit all. If you’re looking for a collaborative, authentic, legal business with limitless opportunity to work your way, arch.law is for you.

Hear from Founder and CEO Andrew Leaitherland to learn more.

Different ways of working with arch.law

arch.portfolio Member

Work how you want, when you want and from where you want with the ability to generate significant financial returns from our revenue sharing scheme. Are you ready to take on the task of running your portfolio business? Building your business, within arch.law.

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arch.resource Member

Register as one of our resource professionals to contract with our arch.portfolio members on an hourly or day rate basis. arch.resource offers full flexibility to do as much or as little as you want.

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arch.direct Member

Not ready to take the leap to build a portfolio business or looking to grow your career in strategic roles? No problem – with arch.direct you can be an employed member of the team either as a lawyer of professional keen to work at arch.law as a part of our central services team supporting Members globally.

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Support built on four core pillars

 

Grow your business
within ours

Technology and
Innovation

Global
footprint

Leading
Management Team

Read more about our four pillars to successful growth

Our Member stories

Our Members have made the decision to be a part of arch.law hear directly from them why:

  • Running my own practise to arch.law – Read now.
  • Traditional law to arch.law – Read now.
  • Entrepreneurship and limitless ambition – Read now

You asked we answered – a Q&A with Head of recruitment James Mallender answering your most frequently asked questions – Read now

Our Values

No matter the path you take into arch.law our values define who we are and most importantly who we want to work alongside. Our Portfolio Members, grow their teams and within that values cascade. Our values are defined by our members, in collaboration at every stage, we’re proud of this and know the best way to engrain that is collaboratively.

  • We are collaborative at every opportunity with clients, Members and those we interact with.
  • We approach our work and business growth with limitless potential, both finding solutions for our clients outside of the norm and considering better ways to deliver our solutions.
  • Excellence is at the heart of everything we do, focused client service, innovation and growth.
  • We take pride in being authentic at every interaction.
  • We take responsibility for our clients, environment and community with a goal to drive change in legal solutions and the wider world.
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Our Locations

We have global collaboration hubs in Australia, Canada, Dubai and the UK, all our hubs provide a welcome space for our Members to work from and Clients to meet as much or as little as you need. See where you could work from with our locations.

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Current Roles

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why are so many lawyers considering a distributed legal model?

    The traditional law firm model simply doesn’t work for everyone anymore. Many lawyers want more control over how they work, how they’re remunerated and how they build relationships with clients.

    A distributed legal business gives them:

    • Flexibility over time and workload
    • Freedom from billable-hour pressure
    • Better earning potential
    • Access to modern technology and streamlined systems
    • A healthier work–life balance
    • A chance to build a personal brand, not someone else’s

    At arch.law, lawyers don’t sacrifice support or structure, they gain both, just in a more modern way.

  • What makes the arch.law model different from other consultant or non-traditional firms?

    A lot of firms label themselves as “consultant-led” or “platform-based,” but the support varies massively. At arch.law, our model is built around four pillars that ensure lawyers feel supported, connected and empowered to grow:

    1. Technology

    Cloud-native tools, AI-enabled workflows and secure collaboration systems mean lawyers spend more time on legal work and less time on admin.

    2. Global Footprint

    We’re a distributed legal business with members across multiple jurisdictions, which means better opportunities for cross-border work and referrals.

    3. Build Your Business

    We help lawyers build sustainable, compliant, scalable practices, through marketing, BD support, referrals and business coaching.

    4. Management Experience

    Our leadership team has decades of experience in both traditional and modern legal environments. We understand what lawyers need to succeed when building their business. Meet the team supporting you.

    The combination of these pillars is what truly sets us apart.

  • Who is arch.law designed for?

    We’re ideal for experienced lawyers, but importantly, arch.law is not just a home for legal professionals.

    Our distributed model is intentionally built to support a wider ecosystem of complementary services, including:

    • Fractional General Counsel (arch.law GC)
    • Company Secretarial and Governance
    • Audit and assurance professionals
    • Business consultants who work alongside legal teams such as HR and CFO’s

    These professionals often face the same challenges as traditional-firm lawyers, limited flexibility, capped earnings, heavy admin, and restricted ability to build their own client relationships.

    arch.law gives them:

    • A modern solution to build their service offering
    • Technology and infrastructure to streamline delivery
    • A global network for cross-referrals
    • Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines
    • A transparent, scalable remuneration model

    So while many of our members are experienced lawyers, the model is deliberately designed for any trusted professional whose work touches legal, governance, risk, or compliance functions.

  • Do lawyers lose support when they join a distributed model like arch.law?

    Not at all, that’s one of the biggest misconceptions. Our members actually gain support because we combine:

    • Traditional firm structure
    • Modern technology
    • Operational assistance
    • Access to a global team
    • Specialist knowledge
    • Marketing and BD help

    You work independently, but never alone.

  • What is remuneration like at arch.law?

    Portfolio Members at arch.law are paid fairly and transparently based on the work they deliver with a 70/30 fee share in their favour.

    They also benefit from:

    • Referral revenue across the wider business at 15%
    • No secret deductions
    • No arbitrary caps
    • No partnership politics

    It’s a modern, empowering financial structure designed to reward skill and effort, not hierarchy.

  • How does arch.law support lawyers in building their practice?

    We provide a structured, strategic approach to business growth, including:

    • Marketing campaigns
    • Digital assets
    • Website presence
    • Access to our global portfolio network
    • Referral opportunities
    • Practice development advice

    Portfolio Members can grow at their own pace, with as much or as little help as they want. Take a look at our full support services here.

  • What technology do arch.law Members use?

    We give our members tools that remove friction and enhance client service:

    • Secure cloud platforms
    • Automated workflows
    • AI-enabled research and drafting tools
    • Encrypted client communication
    • Centralised practice management
    • Document automation

    Everything is designed to save time, reduce admin and elevate quality. Take a look at our full support services here.

  • How do clients benefit from this model?

    Clients often experience:

    • Faster response times
    • More personalised service
    • Transparent, modern pricing
    • Easier communication
    • Access to specialist expertise across jurisdictions

    Clients appreciate lawyers who have the space and autonomy to focus on them, not internal pressures. The key piece, and importantly, the client doesn’t feel any friction in working with lawyers in this way, the continuity is key. We are a law firm in every sense, we simply pay professionals in a different way.

  • What is the recruitment process like?

    It’s straightforward and supportive. Typically:

    1. Confidential conversation with our Head of Recruitment to explore your goals
    2. Meet our CEO & Founder Andrew Leaitherland to understand alignment
    3. Discuss practice expectations and support needs with our Senior Management Team
    4. Onboarding and technology setup
    5. Launch your practice at arch.law

    We only bring in people who are the right fit, which is why our community thrives.