Senior Legal Director

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Slater Gordon Full time

Senior Legal Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Director to lead our Court of Protection Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance, continued improvement, profitability, and growth of their respective Practice areas, demonstrating intellectual leadership and efficiency of legal delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the department hits or exceeds their yearly financial targets and objectives for the achievement of the strategic plans within their departments
  • Managing the departmental budget in line with financial models to ensure that staff and project costs arrive within budget
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of each department and reporting any major issues or threats to business profitability or reputation are minimised and continuous business development.
  • Run a caseload of files in area of specialism with compliance at all times with firm's risk charter as well as departmental strategy.
  • Identifying and developing skills, talent and competencies in teams to ensure continued strong performance against targets
  • Ensure compliance across the operational business unit with the code of conduct as set out by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) and our Lexcel and FCA obligations
  • Work alongside the leadership team to identify and pursue business development opportunities
  • Act as a representative of each department, providing support and backing for agreed business decisions, and networking with the wider legal industry to gain and implement modern and relevant insight

About You:

  • Progressive track record of managing a department
  • Regarded as a leader in field of expertise. An accredited specialist in their field, with ability to effectively share knowledge with others
  • Ability to evaluate existing operations and implement improvements within their remit
  • Understanding of government legislation / legislative process
  • Ability and willingness to challenge current methods of working
  • Excellent communication skills – Verbal, written and listening
  • Proven ability to drive customer-centric approach
  • Experience in delivering business objectives and Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership in profession/relevant industry committees/boards/associations/panel accreditations

Company Values:

We at Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) are committed to our values, which provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.

  • We do what we say we will
  • We own it, we sort it
  • We don't wait, we create
  • We respect and encourage each other
  • We make time to live

What We Offer:

We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm.

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