Legal Department Transformation – Director - 12 month FTC

PwC; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Director for their Legal Department Transformation on a 12-month FTC. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives and transformation projects within the legal sector, leveraging strong client relationships and cross-functional management skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with benefits designed to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

24/7 access to virtual GP

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience at director level in legal sector.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong industry knowledge and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shape and develop strategy for Legal Department Consulting.
• Lead significant transformation projects.
• Collaborate across areas to strengthen visibility.

Skills

Cross-functional team management

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Industry networking

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Client:

PwC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The role

is situated within a challenging landscape:

• AI is disrupting the legal profession and making it harder to define what it means to be a lawyer.

• Legal functions are being asked to focus on delivering business value in an era of increasing regulatory complexity.

• The legal services market is increasingly complex with the rise of ALSP’s and AI Integrated Providers.

• The fragmented nature of the industry requires a deep understanding of client relations and the ability to handle complex negotiations, aiming for incremental revenue growth across multiple clients.

What your days will look like:

• You will be shaping and developing our strategy and offering across Legal Department Consulting, bringing together our operating model, strategy, technology and value transformation propositions.

• Originate, close and lead delivery of significant transformation projects within the practice.

• Collaborate across XLoS areas such as Risk, Deals, and alliances to strengthen PwC UK’s eminence and visibility in the sector.

• Cultivate and maintain deep industry ties, leveraging them for client acquisitions and to maintain a competitive edge.

This role is for you if:

• You are a highly collaborative leader with ability to manage cross-functional teams with an intimate understanding and credibility in the legal space.

• You have proven experience at the director level with demonstrated capability in the sector with an ability to initiate and sell, with a demonstrable network across senior legal and legal operations leadership.

• Strong ability to build and nurture relationships quickly, displaying maturity in industry knowledge

• Self-starter, proactive and action oriented with an innovative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strategic thinker with a record of driving consulting projects that increase revenue and transform operations.

• Familiarity with enterprise technologies and consulting programmes, specifically within finance, sales, and marketing operations.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.