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Family legal director

Manchester
William James Recruitment
Legal director
€150,000 - €200,000 a year
Posted: 17 December
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Family Legal Director - Up to £80,000 salary + Bonus
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 regional law firm as a Legal Director. The existing client base consists of HNW and UHNW individuals and families across the North West.
The firm is widely recognised for its work on a broad range of family law matters including divorce, ancillary relief, child arrangements, prenuptial and pre-partnership agreements.
This full-service practice will allow the incoming candidate to work with the Partner to help shape and grow the existing team, as well as work alongside experienced fee earners. The full-service law firm also has a strong real estate, private client and corporate/commercial departments, working collaboratively with the family team.
A strong business network in Manchester, a genuine reason for leaving their current practice and an ambitious mindset is essential to the position.
The Candidate
Family Senior Associate/ Legal Director with at least 6 years post-qualification experience gained at a reputable law firm
A portable client following would be advantageous
Sound technical ability and excellent commercial acumen
Demonstrated success in high-value and complex cases
Strong academic profile
The Benefits and How to Apply
Competitive basic salary - Up to £80,000 p/a
Lucrative bonus structure
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
Full benefits package
Work from multiple offices across the North West
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact: Paul Wingfield,Retained Consultant
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Legal
Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice
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