Legal Director

Overview

As Legal Director at Markel Law’s Crime & Regulatory team, you will lead high-value regulatory matters and act as a strategic driver for the practice’s growth in Manchester. You will mentor junior lawyers, supervise complex cases, and build insurer and client relationships to expand the book of business. This role combines top-tier legal work with leadership and commercial impact, shaping the direction of a nationally recognised practice. You will operate at the intersection of strategic development and high-calibre advocacy, delivering practical advice to diverse clients.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary + great bonus
• 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options)
• Pension, private medical & dental
• Life assurance and income protection
• Flexible working
• Work/life balance

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate
• Serve as technical expert on inquests and fitness to practise cases; develop and support juniors
• Provide commercial, pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals (insured and uninsured)
• Support the strategic direction and growth of the Crime & Regulatory team
• Build strong relationships with insurers, clients and internal partners
• Supervise, develop and inspire junior lawyers
• Contribute to business development, marketing and thought leadership
• Take ownership of financial performance, metrics and profitability

Key requirements

• Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner specializing in crime/regulatory law
• Technically strong across multiple regulatory disciplines
• Commercially minded with a track record in client development and growth
• Experience with insurance-backed work or complex participant environments
• Confident leader who enjoys developing people and building teams
• Ambition and credibility to elevate the practice

• leadership
• mentoring
• client development
• regulatory law (crime/regulatory)
• inquests and fitness to practise
• advocacy (where appropriate)

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