Role: Legal Services Director
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Benefits: Senior leadership package + bonus potential + flexible working
The Opportunity
CRA Consulting is proud to be working in partnership with a highly successful and growing organisation in Sheffield to recruit a Legal Services Director. This is a rare and high-impact leadership opportunity, offering the chance to shape and lead a fully operational litigation function within a regulated environment. You will sit as part of the senior leadership team, driving both strategic direction and operational performance across litigation services.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the litigation services function across the organisation
* Take ownership of end-to-end litigation processes from triage through to court proceedings
* Act as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), ensuring adherence to Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements
* Operate within the FCA SMCR regime, maintaining high regulatory and ethical standards
* Drive performance, efficiency, and client outcomes across a high-volume, KPI-driven environment
* Shape the future strategy of the litigation offering, keeping ahead of market trends and best practice
* Play a key role in leadership, culture, and continuous improvement across the wider business
What you’ll be doing
* Leading, mentoring and developing a team of litigation professionals and case handlers
* Managing complex litigation matters and acting as escalation point where required
* Driving service delivery to meet and exceed financial and operational targets
* Ensuring full compliance with SRA and FCA regulatory frameworks
* Owning litigation strategy, risk management, and process optimisation
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to align legal services with wider business objectives
* Leading on audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Embedding a high-performance, client-focused culture across the team
What they’re looking for
* Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE) with strong litigation background
* Proven experience leading litigation teams within a regulated environment
* Experience operating at senior or director level (or ready to step into such a role)
* Strong working knowledge of SRA compliance and FCA regulation
* Experience acting as COLP (or ready to step into the position)
* Commercially astute with the ability to balance strategy and operational delivery
* Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
* Ability to manage complex cases while driving wider team performance
What’s on Offer
* £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary
* Senior leadership position with real influence over business direction
* Hybrid working model
* Opportunity to shape and scale a litigation function
* High level of autonomy and visibility within the organisation
* Long-term career progression at Director / Executive level
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