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Director of Legal Services, Preston, Lancashire
Client: Martin Pooley Associates
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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
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 is a key role, sitting on the Board, reporting to the Managing Director, and part of the Senior Leadership team.
The Legal team includes three departments:
* Corporate/Commercial
* Employment & Immigration
* Litigation/IP & Art Law
Your main responsibilities include:
* Achieving revenue and profit targets through business development and client acquisition
* Managing and leading the legal team to meet objectives
* Supporting clients with legal advice to support their growth
* Maximizing team productivity
* Defining and implementing departmental strategies
Requirements:
* Growth-oriented mindset with experience in business development, SME networks, and event speaking
* Legal qualification and expertise in Corporate or Commercial law preferred
* Ability to diagnose client needs and deliver appropriate legal and commercial solutions
* Proven leadership of high-performing teams
* Open, human-centred, and ambitious culture fit
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills
* Entrepreneurial self-starter, comfortable with change and growth opportunities
Skills:
* 8-10 years relevant professional services experience
* Minimum 5 years advising fast-growth UK SMEs
* Strategic thinking and adaptability
* Leadership experience and resilience
* Excellent relationship and communication skills
Offered Salary:
* Competitive annual salary (c£100k-£140k dependent on experience)
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