The IMPLEMENT Framework
9 Essential Stages for Legal Career and Leadership Development
Supports lawyers to grow, lead and thrive in a fast-changing legal sector.
Our unique 9-stage legal leadership and development framework is designed specifically for legal professionals at all levels who want to improve performance, strengthen leadership skills and future-proof their legal careers.
Whatever your level, whether you're just starting out, stepping into leadership, or managing a law firm, this structured approach delivers practical growth in areas that matter most: people management, business development, mindset, risk, strategic thinking and more.
Developed by us and aligned to SRA competencies, the framework supports you now and for the next stage of your career. It gives you the tools you need to create long-term success.
What Makes IMPLEMENT Different
We don’t deliver training that’s forgotten by Monday.
In a fast-changing legal world, leadership isn’t optional. It’s the lever that drives performance, retention and resilience.
That’s why IMPLEMENT is built for real, lasting change, not just insight, but action, habits and accountability. You won’t leave with just ideas, you’ll leave with support to follow through.
✔ Coaching, not just content
We go beyond knowledge, we help you shift mindset, embed habits and apply change where it counts.
✔ Tailored to the legal profession
Every session is grounded in the realities of legal work, whether you’re running a team, building a client base, or managing a portfolio career.
✔ Rooted in strategy, not surface skills
We connect leadership, culture and commercial impact, because in law, how people work is how the business performs.
✔ CPD-accredited with real outcomes
Every programme supports reflective practice, professional growth and measurable performance.
✔ Built for where you are, and where you want to go
Whether you’re developing a future leader, stepping into new responsibility, or scaling your consultancy, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Built for the Real World of Legal Practice
Too many leadership programmes feel good in the moment, but fizzle out by the time you hit your inbox. Ours doesn’t. It bridges the gaps between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
This isn’t training for training’s sake. It’s a framework that supports you and your law firm.
Real-World Focus
No fluff. No filler. Just tools that work when the pressure’s on. Whether you’re building a team, running your own practice, or juggling the day-to-day, this is leadership built for real legal life. Practical, relevant and designed to embed into how you already work.
Commercial Relevance
This isn’t just personal development. It’s commercial advantage in an AI-shifting market. From smarter prioritisation to confident delegation, knowing when to lean on tech or lead the human conversation, IMPLEMENT sharpens your performance, your client impact and your future opportunities.
Strategic Alignment
We don’t do leadership for leadership’s sake. What if every skill you develop boosted performance, future capability and your bottom line? We connect leadership to strategy, culture and SRA obligations, ensuring you’re building real-world impact.
Risk-Management Thinking
People risk is business risk. We help you lead in a way that protects performance, prevents burnout and makes issues easier to spot, not bury. Leadership development is the smartest way to mitigate your risks.
Sustainable Change
When pressure hits, training fades, unless it’s embedded. We turn insight into action and build habits that hold, even when things get messy. This is change that sticks, scales and supports long-term growth.
Wellbeing That Works
Wellbeing is more than a bowl of fruit and gym memberships. It’s boundaries, recovery, clarity and leadership that protects both people and performance, especially when the pace picks up.
What Our Clients Say
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“Working with Alec has been a game-changer. His coaching gave me the confidence and practical tools to lead with authority, navigate complex situations, and take on projects I once thought were out of reach. The results have been immediate and career-defining.”
Lucy, Senior Associate, Global Law Firm, UK.
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“Coaching with Jane helped me grow as a leader and sharpen our team’s strategy. We improved how we work, made smarter decisions, and the whole team’s performance stepped up as a result."
Sarah, Head of Family Regional Law Firm
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“I enjoyed working with Kate before and during my maternity leave with my first child. Kate helped me get clear on how to communicate my intentions and feel confident in following my authentic path. I recommend Kate for women lawyers who are looking to focus their careers and ambitions.”
Megan, Senior Associate, Global Law Firm.
Why Legal Professionals Choose IMPLEMENT
Built for Action. Proven to Deliver.
✔ You Create Sustainable Careers
Lawyers stay where they feel supported, developed and seen. IMPLEMENT helps build sustainable careers, reduce attrition and keep top talent engaged and growing.
✔ You Build Strong Succession
We develop confident, future-ready leaders aligned with your vision. IMPLEMENT turns legal expertise into real leadership at every level.
✔ You Grow Client Relationships
Strong relationships are still your biggest competitive advantage. We support you to lead client conversations with more trust, confidence and commercial focus.
✔ You Strengthen Your Reputation
Strong leadership and clear culture help you stand out. IMPLEMENT supports you to create a culture where great lawyers grow.
✔ You Get Better Results
Leadership drives performance, not just morale. IMPLEMENT improves productivity, communication, and accountability.
What IMPLEMENT Offers
One framework. Any challenge. IMPLEMENT adapts to you.
✔ Strategic leadership and career development for lawyers at all levels, delivered through CPD-accredited programmes, interactive workshops and personalised coaching.
✔ We support lawyers to build confidence, lead effectively and contribute to the success of their firms, clients, and careers.
✔ Services include:
1-to-1 and group/team coaching.
Interactive workshops.
Leadership and career development programmes.
CPD-accredited pathways linking individual growth to firm-wide results.
Strategic support for consultant lawyers and legal founders.
✔ IMPLEMENT adapts to fit:
Individuals stepping into leadership.
Teams building capability and collaboration.
Firms embedding leadership and culture.
Consultants growing sustainable, values-led practices.
Curious How IMPLEMENT Could Work For You?
Whether you're looking to strengthen leadership, align culture, or develop future-ready teams, we’ll help you apply the framework to real-world goals.