Legal Director, Crime & Regulatory | Flexible Work

Sanderson King; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Income protection

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Sanderson King in Manchester is seeking a Legal Director specializing in Crime & Regulatory law to lead a high-calibre team. The role combines complex investigations with leadership responsibility and strategic input into the practice's growth.

The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while maintaining the firm’s collaborative, client-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with substantial crime and regulatory experience.
• Experience handling inquests, professional discipline, fitness-to-practise or related investigations.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and deliver strategic advice.
• Proven business development, client relationship management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex inquests and public inquiries and advise on professional disciplinary matters.
• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and fitness-to-practise proceedings.
• Advise on health and safety, environmental, licensing and wider regulatory issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic development of the practice.
• Develop client relationships and support business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Crime & regulatory law

Leadership

Client relationships

Inquests

Education

Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Sanderson King in Manchester is seeking a Legal Director specializing in Crime & Regulatory law to lead a high-calibre team. The role combines complex investigations with leadership responsibility and strategic input into the practice's growth.

The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while maintaining the firm’s collaborative, client-focused culture.