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Director of Legal Services, High Wycombe
Client: Martin Pooley Associates
Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Director of Legal Services and Business Development
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: advisory, accountancy, legal, and tax, providing integrated guidance to clients.
The Director of Legal Services role is central to the success of the business, sitting on the Board, reporting to the Managing Director, and being part of the Senior Leadership team.
The Legal team currently comprises three departments, each headed by a Department Head. To achieve ambitious growth, they seek an experienced leader to create a cohesive, high-performing, and profitable team.
The departments include:
* Corporate/Commercial
* Employment & Immigration
* Litigation/IP & Art Law
Your main responsibilities 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 implementing departmental strategy
Requirements:
Growth-focused: You should thrive on business development, have an established SME network, and experience speaking at events. You should embody the company's values, represent the brand externally, and be eager to support SMEs, the business, and your team.
Legal expertise: Ideally legally qualified with expertise in Corporate or Commercial law, but the ability to diagnose client needs and deliver appropriate legal and commercial solutions is more important. You should have a desire to grow your department and possess the ability to generate new business through your network.
Leadership: Experience leading a high-performing team, fostering an open and ambitious culture, and balancing strategic and practical thinking.
Personal qualities: Curious, collaborative, commercial, authentic, and confident in building relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ideal candidates are technically skilled, entrepreneurial, adaptable to change, and proactive in driving their growth.
Skills and experience:
* 8-10 years of relevant professional services experience
* At least 5 years advising UK-based SMEs
* Strategic thinking and adaptability
* Leadership experience and belief in high-performance culture
* Resilience and ability to manage change
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Offered package:
* Competitive annual salary (approximately £100k-£140k depending on experience)
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