Legal Director

Simpson Judge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive culture

Complex work opportunities

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Director – Commercial Litigation. This senior role involves leading high-value public liability matters while fostering team development and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public liability claims, outstanding leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment with the flexibility of hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE preferred.
• Significant experience handling defendant public liability claims.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
• Excellent knowledge of litigation procedures and CPR
• Strategic mindset to drive team performance and growth
• Confident communicator with negotiation and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex public liability claims.
• Provide strategic oversight on litigated matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurer and corporate clients
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client growth strategies
• Support operational management, financial performance, and case profitability
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal risk procedures
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where required

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Negotiation and advocacy skills

Technical knowledge of litigation procedures

Client relations

Litigation procedures (CPR)

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Title: Legal Director – Commercial Litigation

Location: Manchester (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience (DOE)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Director to join a leading and highly regarded Public Liability team based in Manchester. This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially astute and technically strong litigator who is looking to play a strategic role within a growing practice.

Working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days remote), you will lead complex, high-value public liability matters while contributing to team development, client relationship management, and overall departmental strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex and high-value public liability claims
• Provide strategic oversight and technical guidance on litigated matters
• Supervise and mentor senior associates, associates, and junior team members
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurer and corporate clients
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client growth strategies
• Support operational management, financial performance, and case profitability
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal risk procedures
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where required

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (8+ years PQE preferred)
• Significant experience handling defendant public liability claims
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
• Excellent technical knowledge of litigation procedures and CPR
• A strategic mindset with the ability to drive team performance and growth
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and advocacy skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Clear strategic leadership role within a growing team
• High-quality, complex work
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Genuine opportunity to influence team direction and growth

If you are an experienced in Commercial Litigation at at Senior Level please contact Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge