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From working on the QE2 to Conveyancing Freedom w/Jackie Kitching

What happens when a career in hospitality at sea turns into a 20-year legal career, and then into self-employment by design? In this episode of The SELL Life for Lawyers Podcast, Lofty sits down with Jackie Kitching, a self-employed residential conveyancer working with Taylor Rose inside their innovative Consultant Solicitor Program. Jackie didn’t follow the traditional law school path. Instead, she worked six years aboard the QE2, built deep client-service instincts, trained while working full-time, and spent two decades honing her craft before stepping into consultancy. We unpack: Why flexibility, not money, was the real driver -The hidden financial realities of conveyancing cashflow How confidence grows when clients validate your work Why fewer, higher-quality matters can beat high-volume stress What surprised her most about business development and the League This is an honest, grounded conversation for experienced lawyers or conveyancers who feel the pull toward autonomy but want clarity before making the leap. If you’re considering self-employment, consultant life, or simply a calmer way to practice law, this one’s for you. Key Themes & Takeaways Non-traditional pathways into law can become your biggest edge Client service skills compound over time Financial awareness is essential before going solo Business development doesn’t have to feel “salesy” Confidence follows evidence, especially client feedback Lifestyle design beats default career progression Episode Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & across-the-pond hello 01:20 – From the QE2 to law: Jackie’s unconventional start 03:40 – Why hospitality prepared her for conveyancing 05:10 – Career training while working full-time 07:30 – Long firm stints vs flexibility 09:45 – Deciding to go self-employed 11:30 – The financial realities of conveyancing 13:10 – Confidence, reviews & word of mouth 15:20 – Any regrets leaving employment? 17:00 – Niche focus: fewer matters, higher quality 19:10 – What surprised her about the League 21:00 – Advice for lawyers considering self-employment Resources & Links The Self-Employed Lawyers League: https://thesell.life/start-here Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn:   / jackie-kitching-5a88b0b2   Connect with Lofty on LinkedIn:   / jasonmloft