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Family Legal Director

Family Legal Director

William James Recruitment • Manchester, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Family Legal Director - Up to £80,000 salary + Bonus

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 regional law firm as a Legal Director. The existing client base consists of HNW and UHNW individuals and families across the North West.

The firm is widely recognised for its work on a broad range of family law matters including divorce, ancillary relief, child arrangements, prenuptial and pre-partnership agreements.

This full-service practice will allow the incoming candidate to work with the Partner to help shape and grow the existing team, as well as work alongside experienced fee earners. The full-service law firm also has a strong real estate, private client and corporate/commercial departments, working collaboratively with the family team.

A strong business network in Manchester, a genuine reason for leaving their current practice and an ambitious mindset is essential to the position.

The Candidate

  • Family Senior Associate/ Legal Director with at least 6 years post-qualification experience gained at a reputable law firm
  • A portable client following would be advantageous
  • Sound technical ability and excellent commercial acumen
  • Demonstrated success in high-value and complex cases
  • Strong academic profile

The Benefits and How to Apply

  • Competitive basic salary - Up to £80,000 p/a
  • Lucrative bonus structure
  • Office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Full benefits package
  • Work from multiple offices across the North West

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Paul Wingfield,Retained Consultant

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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