About the Job
Legal Director – Birmingham – Salary up to £95,000
An award-winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Legal Director to join its highly regarded Commercial team in Birmingham.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer looking to take the next step toward Partnership, offering genuine scope to lead work, manage junior lawyers, and build out a personal practice within a nationally recognised team.
The firm is known for its collaborative, supportive culture and commercial approach. With a strong emphasis on trust, autonomy and progression, lawyers are encouraged to think entrepreneurially and play an active role in shaping the future of the practice.
With a growing pipeline of work across media, sport, entertainment, retail, software and technology, the team supports exciting, brand-led and fast-growth businesses, alongside broader commercial and IP matters.
The Role
Whether you’re a Senior Associate ready to step up or already operating at Legal Director level, this role provides the platform to step into leadership and make a visible impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts
* Drafting and negotiating IT, software licensing, SaaS and system integration agreements
* Providing IP advice, including licensing and portfolio management
* Advising on data protection and privacy matters, including UK GDPR compliance
* Supporting clients with regulatory and compliance matters
* Managing and mentoring junior lawyers
This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, influence and a genuine pathway to Partnership.
The Candidate
* Strong experience in Commercial law
* Exposure to a broad mix of commercial, IP, IT and data protection matters
* Confidence leading matters and managing client relationships independently
* Interest in business development and growing own practice
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
* Clear ambition to progress to Partnership
The Benefits
* Salary up to £95k
* Competitive bonus and benefits package
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension
* Private medical and travel insurance
* Excellent learning, leadership and development support
Apply in the strictest of confidence
Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525
Email: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com