Legal Director - Crime & Regulatory

IPS Group Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Director in Crime & Regulatory to lead a high‑level team handling complex regulatory matters, inquests, discipline, police investigations and health and safety cases.

You will mentor juniors, contribute to strategy and growth, manage profitability, and build strong client and insurer relationships while delivering practical, commercial advice.

Job description

Legal Director - Crime & Regulatory

Company: IPS Group Limited

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Greater Manchester, M2 2JG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Modern and progressive multi office law firm are seeking an accomplished, senior lawyer—either already operating at Legal Director level or an enthusiastic Associate / Senior Associate ready to take the next step with the support of a superb management team.

In this role you will join a highly ranked Crime & Regulatory team working across a broad and complex caseload, including:

• Inquests and public inquiries
• Professional discipline
• Police gross misconduct investigations
• Health & safety, environmental and licensing matters
• Entity regulation (including Ofsted & CQC)

As a Legal Director, you will:

• Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate
• Be a technical specialist to deal with complex inquests and fitness to practise cases, undertaking own advocacy and helping support and develop juniors
• Provide commercial, pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals (insured and uninsured)
• Support the strategic direction and growth of the Crime & Regulatory team
• Build strong relationships with insurers, clients and internal partners
• Supervise, develop and inspire junior lawyers
• Contribute to business development, marketing and thought leadership
• Take ownership of financial performance, important metrics and profitability

This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding team and help shape the structure and growth of the team working alongside senior management.

Superb benefits plus bonus.

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