Legal Director - Crime & Regulatory, Manchester Lead
At Markel Law, we don't just advise on risk; we help businesses navigate their most complex and high stakes challenges with confidence. We are seeking a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer to step into a Legal Director role, combining technical excellence, leadership, and commercial impact.
Responsibilities
* Lead on complex, high value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate.
* Act as a technical specialist on inquests, fitness to practice cases, and other investigations such as inquests and public inquiries, professional discipline, police gross misconduct investigations, health & safety, environmental and licensing matters, and entity regulation (including Ofsted & CQC).
* Provide pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals, insured or uninsured.
* Support the strategic direction and growth of the Crime & Regulatory team.
* Build strong relationships with insurers, clients, and internal partners.
* Supervise, develop, and inspire junior lawyers.
* Contribute to business development, marketing, and thought leadership.
* Take ownership of financial performance, critical metrics, and profitability.
Empowerment and Impact
* Influence strategy and growth of the practice.
* Build and deepen client and insurer relationships.
* Develop and mentor lawyers.
* Play a key role in expanding our Manchester presence.
Qualifications
* Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner specialising in crime/regulatory law.
* Technically strong across multiple regulatory disciplines.
* Commercially minded with a track record in client development and growth.
* Experience working with insurance backed work or complex participant environments.
* Confident leader who enjoys developing people and building teams.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with great bonus.
* 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options).
* Pension, private medical & dental, life assurance, and income protection.
* Flexible working and genuine work/life balance.
* A clear platform for progression and influence.
* Opportunity to shape the future of the team and wider business.
Why Markel Law?
* Part of a global Fortune 500 group with the agility and culture of a specialist firm.
* Work with a high quality, diverse client base including SMEs, corporates, and professionals.
* Access to a strong pipeline of work via insurance partnerships and internal referrals.
* Collaborative, people first culture.
* Play a genuine role in shaping the future of the team and wider business.
EEO Statement
We are all about the people, celebrating a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and hirings to participate and perform essential job functions if successful.
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