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About the Role

This is a senior leadership hire where you will hold the title of Legal Director and sit at the firm's senior legal management tier. You will lead and grow the Commercial team, own a portfolio of client relationships, and take genuine commercial ownership of your team's performance, all while continuing to do excellent legal work yourself. It's a dual role, acting as both a practicing senior lawyer and a team leader, accountable for your own matters and the team's performance, culture, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing a team of Commercial lawyers, with direct accountability for team performance, culture and people development.
Owning and growing a portfolio of client relationships as the primary relationship owner and trusted adviser on complex matters.
Taking commercial ownership of your team's numbers, including billing, recoveries, utilisation, write-offs and contribution margin.
Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and development of lawyers in your team.
Being the escalation point for complex or sensitive matters in your practice area.
Engaging in business development, pitches and cross-selling across the firm.
Acting as a role model for the firm's practices.

Requirements

A qualified lawyer (any jurisdiction) with 8+ years PQE. Other experience will be considered.
A track record of leading people, including managing and developing a team.
Experience running client relationships independently and end to end.
Commercial instinct and comfort owning a P&L.
Experience bringing work into a firm, cross-selling, or growing an account.
Strong subject-matter expertise in commercial law.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
A great sense of humour and a genuine team player.
Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to help build a fast-growing firm.

Skills

Commercial law expertise
Team leadership
Client relationship management
Financial acumen (P&L ownership)
Business development
Cross-selling
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

UK tax system required

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

8+ years PQE
Senior leadership

Education Level

Qualified lawyer

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary
Discretionary profit share bonus
Annual bonus opportunities

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
5 days leave for education a year
Dedicated annual education budget
Private healthcare with Vitality
Private Dental care
Hearing and discounts with Vision Express
£350 home setup allowance
Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports
Annual emergency childcare allowance
Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health
Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and interest-free payment options
Social events every four weeks
Free corporate chair massage once a month (in office)
Weekly yoga sessions (in office)
Free bike servicing once a quarter (in office)

About the Company

Named one of the 'Best Places to Work' in 2026.
Listed in the 'Top 50 Places To Work For People Development' in 2026.
A fusion of traditional private practice and in-house legal roles, combining top-tier expertise with a business-savvy approach.
Clients view the firm as 'their lawyer' and trust them to be part of their teams.
Lawyers act as in-house legal counsel for a range of clients, offering diverse experience with cutting-edge businesses.
Client base spans the UK, European, Middle Eastern, and US tech scene, including Fintechs, Edtechs, AI, Fashion, FMCG, EV, VCs, accelerators, and incubators.
Building an environment of talented individuals with lots of energy to thrive.
Offers a beautiful office with a terrace overlooking Temple Park, Big Ben, & The Shard.