Legal Director – Crime & Regulatory

Location: Hybrid role based in Manchester, UK

Company

A global Fortune 500 group operating with the agility and culture of a specialist law firm, serving SMEs, corporates, professionals, insurers, and other business clients.

What you will do

• Lead complex, high-value crime and regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Handle complex inquests and fitness to practise cases, including own advocacy.
• Provide pragmatic commercial advice to insured and uninsured businesses and individuals.
• Support the strategic direction, growth, marketing, and thought leadership of the practice.
• Build relationships with insurers, clients, and internal partners while contributing to business development.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers while taking ownership of financial performance and profitability.

Requirements

• Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner specialising in crime and regulatory law.
• Strong technical expertise across multiple regulatory disciplines.
• Experience handling inquests, professional discipline, police gross misconduct, health and safety, environmental, licensing, or entity regulation matters.
• Experience with insurance-backed work or complex participant environments.
• Commercial mindset with a track record in client development and practice growth.
• Confident leadership skills with a commitment to developing people and building teams.

Culture & Benefits

• High-quality and diverse client base with a strong pipeline through insurance partnerships and internal referrals.
• Collaborative, people-first culture with a genuine opportunity to shape the Manchester presence and wider business.
• Competitive salary with a bonus opportunity.
• 25 days of holiday with buy and sell options.
• Pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, and income protection.
• Flexible working, work-life balance, and a clear platform for progression and influence.