Commercial Legal Director - Public Sector

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sevenoaks is seeking a Legal Director to join their Tier 1 Public Sector team. This role includes leading on complex national projects and offers a clear pathway to partnership. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE, strong commercial contract expertise, and leadership skills. A market-leading benefits package and flexible hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Generous holiday

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong commercial contracts experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor junior lawyers.
• Ambitious, with a drive towards partnership progression.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, frameworks, and collaboration agreements.
• Advise on procurement law and public law issues.
• Lead business development and client relationship management.
• Collaborate with Property, Planning, Construction, Litigation, and Social Housing teams.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Leadership skills

Client development

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Legal Director - Commercial (Public Sector) | Sevenoaks, Kent | Top 50 UK Law Firm | Tier 1 Public Sector Team

Join a nationally recognised Tier 1 Public Sector team, ranked in Legal 500. Part of one of the firm's most profitable and strategically important departments. Clients include central and local government, executive agencies, police, and healthcare authorities. The team is in significant growth and is central to the firm's long-term strategy.

This role offers the right candidate real scope for rapid progression to partnership.

Why Apply

• Legal Director role within a top-ranked Tier 1 Public Sector team
• Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, with flexible hybrid working
• Lead on complex, high-profile projects of national importance
• Join one of the firm\'s fastest-growing and most profitable practice areas
• Clear partnership pathway for the right candidate

The Role

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, frameworks and collaboration agreements
• Advise on procurement law and wider public law issues
• Lead on business development and client relationship management
• Collaborate with Property, Planning, Construction, Litigation & Social Housing teams

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE with strong commercial contracts experience (public sector preferred)
• Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor junior lawyers
• Strong commercial acumen and client development experience
• Ambitious and driven to achieve partnership progression

Benefits

• Market-leading benefits package - generous holiday, private healthcare, pension, profit share, performance bonus, life assurance
• Hybrid working & flexible policies
• Genuine opportunity for partnership in a thriving Tier 1 team

This is a rare chance to join a high-performing Public Sector team at a Top 50 UK firm, with the backing, reputation, and growth plan to take your career to the next level.