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Build Your Future with arch.law as an arch.portfolio Member in Australia

At arch.law, we believe talented lawyers and professions should have the freedom to shape their future while being fully supported by a modern, forward-thinking legal business. Becoming an arch.portfolio Member gives you the flexibility, autonomy and infrastructure to build a successful practice on your own terms without the constraints of traditional law firm models.

What’s an arch.portfolio Member? Put simply, the majority of arch.portfolio Members were Partners or entrepreneurial professionals that wanted a better way of controlling their income, ambitions and growth, without the pressure of running a firm.

Sound like you? Discover your next steps as an arch.portfolio Member.

Enjoy Better Financial Freedom and Rewards

You decide how you price your services and how you engage with your clients. Our revenue share at 70/30 in your favour allows you to enjoy higher profit margins, giving you the financial rewards that better reflect the true value of your work. How does it work?

With arch.portfolio your personal service company will retain up to 70% of the revenue you have billed and been paid. The more revenue generated and delivered, the greater the allocation to your personal service company.

Read more about what’s included in the 30% revenue share.

 

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Your Matters

With arch.law, you retain 70% of fees billed and paid on matters you introduce and manage, giving you the freedom to build and grow your own client base while keeping the majority of your earnings.

Your Clients

When you introduce a client to another arch.portfolio member, you’ll receive a 15% commission on their billable time, rewarding your collaboration and ensuring you benefit from the wider expertise of our network.

Our Support

In return for 30% of billables, arch.law provides the infrastructure, technology, compliance, finance, and marketing support you need to run your practice smoothly and grow sustainably.

A Legal Business Designed for Modern Professionals

At arch.law, you gain the independence to build the practice you want with the backing you need to succeed. If you are ready to take control of your future and deliver legal solutions differently, becoming a arch.portfolio Member could be the next step in your professional evolution.

Full detail on what our 30% revenue share covers can be found here, our Central Services team are experts in their field, supporting your business to run smoothly.

What being an arch.portfolio Member looks like

Create a Practice that Works for You

As an arch.portfolio Member, you have the ability to build a legal practice that reflects your professional ambitions and the needs of your clients. Whether you specialise in a niche area, traditional legal expertise or service that complements businesses, you can design your practice around what you do best, and work with exactly who you want to. Scale in sync with client demand as quickly as needed by building a team around you, either through directly employing within your PSC, using arch.resource Members or using our legal processed outsource partners.

Build your team around you, with the expertise your clients need.

Independence Without Isolation

When you choose to build your business as an arch.portfolio Member you have the freedom to run your practice your way, focusing on the areas of law or solution that are best aligned with your expertise and passion. At the same time, you can benefit from the full support of a global legal brand without the administrative burden of managing a business. Our team manages the operations, compliance, technology and finance, allowing you to focus exclusively on delivering outstanding client service.

Find out more about what’s included in your 30% from our Central Services team.

Technology That Works Instinctively

We equip arch.portfolio Members with cutting-edge, cloud-based technology that is secure, standardised and intuitive. Our digital tools can help to streamline workflows, support effective collaboration and ensure you can deliver efficient legal solutions anytime, anywhere.

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Global Expertise and Exceptional Management Support

arch.law’s management team brings extensive experience from across the legal sector, providing you with expert strategic advice and access to the latest legal, regulatory and commercial insights. With a global reach, we ensure you are supported in confidently delivering high-quality cross-border legal solutions.

Work Wherever You Work Best

Whether you prefer to work remotely or collaborate from a shared environment, you have the freedom to choose. Any of the arch.law collaboration hubs are available whenever you need a professional space to meet clients or connect with colleagues.

View our locations.

 

Hear from arch.law members who have taken the step you’re considering:

“After years at some of the UK’s biggest law firms, I’m genuinely excited to be at arch.law,” says Peter. “Their entrepreneurial approach and use of technology give me the best of both worlds, freedom to focus on clients while having the support of a forward-thinking firm.”

— Peter Morris, Family Lawyer | arch.portfolio Member

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After building his career within a traditional law firm environment, Hateem knew he wanted something different, not less structure, but the right kind of structure.

— Hateem Ali, Immigration Lawyer | arch.portfolio Member

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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.