Social network you want to login/join with:
Director of Legal Services, Milton Keynes
Client: Martin Pooley Associates
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Director of Legal Services and Business Development
The Job Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Legal function of a boutique professional services firm, delivering real value to clients, the Legal team, and the business as a whole. The firm has four core disciplines in advisory, accountancy, legal, and tax, which they deliver through quality guidance and joined-up expertise.
The Director of Legal Services role is central to the success of the business, sits on the Board, reports to the Managing Director, and is part of the Senior Leadership team.
The Legal team currently comprises three departments, each headed by a Head of Department. To reach their growth plans, they seek an experienced leader to create a cohesive, high-performing, and profitable team.
The departments are:
* Corporate/Commercial
* Employment & Immigration
* Litigation/IP & Art Law
Your primary goals include:
* Achieving revenue and profit targets through business development and client acquisition
* Leading and managing the Legal team, ensuring objectives are met
* Supporting clients with quality legal advice
* Maximizing team productivity
* Defining and delivering departmental strategy
The Requirements
Growth-focused: You should enjoy business development, have an established SME network, and experience speaking at events. You should embody the company's values, represent the brand externally, and seek to support SMEs, the business, and the team.
Legal expertise: Ideally legally qualified with expertise in Corporate or Commercial law. Your ability to diagnose client needs and apply legal and commercial solutions is crucial. You should have a desire to grow your department and leverage your network for client acquisition.
Leadership: Experience leading a high-functioning team and fostering an open, ambitious culture. Comfortable with strategic and practical thinking.
Personal qualities: Curious, collaborative, commercial, and authentic. Skilled in building relationships and delivering joined-up client solutions.
Successful candidates are technically skilled, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and confident in driving growth.
Skills and Experience:
* 8-10 years in professional services
* Minimum 5 years advising UK SMEs
* Strategic thinker
* Leadership experience
* Resilience and adaptability
* Relationship-building skills
* Strong communication skills
Offered Salary: Competitive, approximately £100k-£140k based on experience
#J-18808-Ljbffr