JMC Legal Recruitment
Job title:
Commercial Legal Director
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment
Job description
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to Become a Commercial Legal Director in a Leading L500 Firm This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to take the next step in their career and step into the role of Commercial Legal Director at this rapidly growing, Legal 500-ranked Corporate & Commercial department in Hampshire. The role offers a clear and structured pathway to partnership, making it an exciting prospect for driven and ambitious professionals. The Firm: With a heritage spanning almost 200 years, this prestigious regional heavyweight is a powerhouse in the legal industry. The firm has earned numerous accolades, including recognition in the Legal 500, Investors in People, and Resolution Rankings. Its client base, which includes major corporations and high-net-worth individuals, rivals that of top London firms, while maintaining the highest standards of service. The firm’s approach to legal advice is centered on providing high-quality, jargon-free, and accessible counsel, earning a reputation for clarity and precision. The technical expertise within the practice is exceptional, with many lawyers widely regarded as leaders in their respective fields. An entrepreneurial spirit has always been at the heart of the firm’s culture, and its strong network of relationships continues to grow. New team members can expect comprehensive training, joining a practice with modern infrastructure, up-to-date IT systems, and an exciting future as the firm expands. The Role: This leading firm is looking to recruit a Commercial Legal Director with 8+ years PQE to join its growing Corporate & Commercial department in Farnborough, Hampshire. As a Commercial Legal Director, you will handle a diverse and high-profile caseload of commercial law matters, from straightforward T&Cs to complex outsourcing arrangements in regulated sectors. You will work on high-value projects alongside leading law firms or highly regarded in-house legal teams, with a particular focus on sectors such as software, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. In this senior role, you will be responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of six fee-earners, varying in experience and PQE, while working with leading lawyers from outside of London. Your leadership will be key to driving the department’s success and continuing its expansion. Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE Extensive experience in Commercial Law Proven track record of successful business development initiatives Experience in a leading regional L500 firm or high street/city practice What’s on Offer: A prestigious, Legal 500-ranked firm with a strong market presence A mixed and varied HNW Commercial law caseload A competitive, market-leading salary and benefits package A clear progression pathway to partnership An opportunity to work with an exceptional team of legal experts and to significantly enhance your professional reputation This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Commercial Solicitor to join a growing, dynamic firm in Farnborough, Hampshire. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to be part of this prestigious practice.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Commercial Legal DirectorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. 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Expected salary
£80000 – 100000 per year
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire
Job date
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:56:27 GMT
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