Based in the heart of Manchester our Client is looking to appoint a Legal Director.


The role of the Legal Director will be based at our Clients Head Office and will report at Board Level - due to the complexity and visibility needed from the Legal Director - the role is office based with the ability to negotiate working hours.


Recruitment Solutions is looking to appoint a ’fresh’ / ambitious and outgoing Legal Director - someone who has the ability step into our clients business and work with them to evolve the role.


Your role as Legal Director will require you to work across two Group Companies and to support / lead and conclude a variety of legal matters including overseeing the review, drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts, managing litigation and commercial dispute resolution, managing legal risk, maintenance of customer policies and terms and conditions etc.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, challenging yet rewarding role where no two days are the same and a role where you will be responsible for all legal matters, then this role will be of interest to you.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE LEGAL DIRECTOR


*Annual basic Salary of c £90,000
*Annual Bonus - based on the commercial decisions made and profitability of the business
*Annual Package Review
*On Site Car Parking
*Gym / Lifestyle Benefits
*20 Days Holidays and Bank Hols
*Staff Discounts across a range of Products


EXPERIENCE AND THE TYPE OF SKILLS NEEDED TO BE THE LEGAL DIRECTOR


*Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate
*Solid experience within commercial and dispute resolution (demonstrable ability to run and defend claims with and achieve the optimum commercial outcome).
*Positive and enthusiastic and be able to communicate legal issues in a straightforward way
*Robust and an effective influencer on the senior team.
*Commercial and flexible in your approach and used to working in a fast-paced environment.
*Capable of effectively managing and prioritising a large and variable workload.
*You will be responsible for keeping up to date on new areas of law, advising the CEO and Directors accordingly and acquire new skills as needed.
*Experience In private practice and in-house environment.


THE ROLE OF LEGAL DIRECTOR - FOR THIS CLIENT is for someone who is prepared to challenge and make the role their own. This is not a role for a Legal Director who wants a hybrid / normal typical Legal Director role!!
If you are interested in this role please submit your application
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.