Employment Legal Director
Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham
I am currently working with a leading national law firm that is looking to strengthen its Birmingham team with the appointment of a Legal Director.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking a senior role within a highly regarded practice, offering access to high-quality client work, a collaborative culture and a genuine platform for career progression.
The Opportunity
Joining an established and growing team, you will play a key role in advising a broad client base on complex and strategically important matters while helping to develop client relationships and support the growth of the practice.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Managing a varied caseload of high-value and complex matters.
- Providing commercially focused legal advice to a diverse client base.
- Leading transactions, disputes or advisory projects, depending on your area of expertise.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
- Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices and practice areas.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Supporting the continued development and success of the wider practice.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- A qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience.
- Technically strong with a proven track record in their practice area.
- Commercially minded and able to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice.
- Confident managing client relationships and leading matters independently.
- Experienced in supervising junior team members and supporting their development.
- Enthusiastic about business development and profile raising.
- A collaborative and proactive team player.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking national law firm that continues to invest heavily in its people and growth. You will benefit from:
- High-quality and varied client work.
- Strong internal referral networks.
- A supportive and collaborative culture.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Clear progression opportunities.
- Access to a respected national platform and well-established client relationships.
For senior lawyers seeking a role with greater responsibility, strong support and a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of a successful practice, this represents an excellent opportunity.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
