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Legal Director

HW People
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Legal Director at a growing legal and HR consultancy in the North West requires an accomplished employment lawyer with significant experience in legal and HR consultancy.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in client acquisition and a strong client following, ideally with experience in SME and international client work.
  • The role emphasizes leadership, as the successful applicant will mentor junior lawyers and oversee a growing legal team.
  • This opportunity offers a salary of £100,000 and includes growth shares, along with flexible working options to enhance work-life balance.
  • The consultancy values innovation and collaboration, providing diverse opportunities to work on various advisory matters.

Shape the Future of a Growing Legal and HR ConsultancyAre you an accomplished employment lawyer ready to take on a pivotal leadership role? Join a dynamic and expanding business in the North West as Legal Director, where you’ll play a key role in driving success across legal and HR consultancy services.

This is your chance to work across diverse sectors, including recruitment, engineering, NHS, charities, and SMEs, providing expert legal advice and HR support. With a focus on innovation, growth, and collaboration, this unique opportunity offers long-term career progression, a path to leadership, and rewards aligned with your impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive Business Growth: Lead client acquisition efforts, expand our legal and HR consultancy practice, and grow your own client following.
  • Build Client Relationships: Offer expert employment law advice and strategic HR support to a diverse client base, from SMEs to international subsidiaries.
  • Lead and Inspire: Oversee and develop a growing legal team, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the HR practice.
  • Provide Expert Advice: Focus on employment matters like TUPE, settlements, cultural integration, and non-tribunal work.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with HR professionals to deliver integrated consultancy services tailored to client needs.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: A senior employment lawyer with significant expertise in legal and HR consultancy. Background in SME and international client work is a bonus.
  • Leadership: A team player who thrives in leading and developing a growing practice.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven ability to win new business, with a strong client following.
  • Visionary Thinking: Long-term commitment to growth, with aspirations for management board participation.

Why Join?

  • Rewarding Leadership: Growth shares and opportunities for meaningful career progression.
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a firm that values innovation and entrepreneurship in a boutique-style environment.
  • Diverse Opportunities: Work on varied advisory matters, from settlement agreements to cultural integrations, alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Ready to Take the Lead?If you’re ready to shape the future of a forward-thinking consultancy and thrive in a role that rewards impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.