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Lead Solicitor- Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Historic Manchester Firm
Location: Greater Manchester
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Performance Incentives
Are you an ambitious, entrepreneurial lawyer ready to lead a bold new chapter for a firm with deep roots?
We’re seeking aLead Solicitorto take the helm of aGreater Manchester-based traditional law firm established in the 1700's, now entering a new era under fresh corporate ownership. With a rebrand and strategic transformation on the horizon, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a firm with nearly three centuries of legal heritage. As part of a wider group with a background in funding legal services, the successful candidate will have the financial and administrative support required to build something genuinely exciting.
About the Role:
As LeadSolicitor, you will:
* Take over from the retiring current principal lawyer, managing the transition and ensuring continuity of service and client care.
* Lead and develop the small existing team, creating a high-performing culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and innovation.
* Oversee day-to-day operations whileimplementing new systems, processes, and technologiesto ensure the firm operates efficiently and scales sustainably.
* Play a key role in the firm’srebrand and strategic repositioning, helping define its identity and market presence in a competitive legal landscape.
* Drive growthin two key practice areas:
* Wills and probate services
* Consumer litigation (including undisclosed commission claims)
* Work collaboratively with thewider businessnetwork, including strategy, marketing, compliance, and technology experts.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a commercially minded legal professional who is excited by the challenge of transformation and growth. The ideal candidate will have:
* Aminimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience(ideally with management or leadership experience).
* A strong understanding of and ability to lead on consumer litigation (including undisclosed commission litigation)
* A strong interest and willingness to develop knowledge in wills and probate
* Proven experience leading teams and managing legal operations.
* Confidence to drive change and a proactive mindset to improve systems and client service delivery.
* A genuine interest ingrowing and evolving a legal business, balancing tradition with innovation.
* A strong understanding and ability to transact inwills and probate.
* A strong interest and willingness to develop knowledge inundisclosed commission litigation
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a larger group working ontherevitalisation of a historic firmwith an exciting future.
* Autonomy and influenceto shape the direction of the firm, without the financial risk.
* A strong support structure behind you—business, legal, and operational.
* Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
Ready to lead something special?
If you're a motivated legal leader with vision and drive, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re excited by this opportunity.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
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