Job Title Legal Director – Disease Location - London (Hybrid) Role Summary Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Legal Director to join its market‑leading Disease team. This is a senior role for a specialist litigator with deep expertise in disease claims, ideally within the insurance sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading complex, high‑value matters, supporting clients strategically, and contributing to the growth and development of the team. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of disease litigation, including emerging risk areas, within a collaborative, international firm recognised for its sector expertise. Key Responsibilities Client & Matter Management Take responsibility for the conduct of complex, high‑value disease claims, including EL/PL disease matters and legacy and emerging disease risks. Provide strategic and commercially focused advice to insurer and corporate clients. Act as a trusted adviser to key clients, developing strong, long‑term relationships. Ensure matters are managed efficiently, profitably and in line with client SLAs and firm standards. Technical Excellence & Leadership Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in disease litigation, including contentious, procedural and evidential aspects. Supervise and mentor associates, senior associates and other team members, providing clear guidance and development support. Play an active role in knowledge sharing, technical training and thought leadership within the Disease team and wider firm. Business Development & Profile Raising Contribute to business development initiatives, pitches and tenders. Support client relationship management and cross‑selling opportunities within Clyde & Co. Assist with profile‑raising activities such as seminars, publications and client training. Team & Firm Contribution Promote a positive, inclusive and high‑performance team culture. Support the strategic objectives of the Disease practice and the Manchester office. Work collaboratively across offices and practice groups, including national and international colleagues. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential England & Wales qualified solicitor with significant post‑qualification experience in disease litigation. Strong background in acting for insurers and/or large corporate defendants. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads with limited supervision. Excellent drafting, advocacy support and negotiation skills. Strong commercial awareness and client‑focused approach. Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers. Desirable Experience of leading or contributing to major or complex group claims or legacy disease portfolios. Involvement in business development or client relationship management. Sector knowledge aligned with Clyde & Co’s core markets, including insurance. LI-HYBRID The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process. A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice.. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.