Non-Executive Director (Legal)

Ned Capital; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ned Capital is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to join its fast-growing legal services group in Shropshire. The role requires strong board-level judgement and a deep understanding of legal regulations, with a focus on M&A and governance.

Candidates should be qualified solicitors or barristers with senior leadership experience, able to commit 1-2 days per month, including hybrid working and regular in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong board-level judgement.
• Experience with M&A, integration, and governance in legal services.
• Ability to balance professional standards and profitability.
• Experience of M&A, consolidation, or rapid growth within professional services.
• Commercial mindset balancing professional standards and profitability.
• High levels of independence, integrity, and sound judgement.
• The confidence to challenge constructively while supporting management execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the next phase of company expansion.
• Attend board meetings and participate in preparation and acquisition-related tasks.
• Challenge constructively while supporting management execution.

Skills

Strong board-level judgement

Deep understanding of legal regulatory environment

Experience in M&A and governance

Commercial mindset

Integrity and sound judgement

Independence & integrity

Constructive challenge & execution

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Location: Shropshire (Hybrid – regular in-person Board meetings)

Sector: Legal Services / Professional Services

Role Type: Non-Executive / Part-time

Remuneration: Competitive, commensurate with experience

The Opportunity

A fast-growing, acquisitive legal services group headquartered in Shropshire is seeking to appoint an experienced Non-Executive Director to support the next phase of its expansion. The group is pursuing a disciplined buy-and-build strategy, acquiring and integrating law firms and legal service businesses across multiple practice areas.

This appointment is suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong board‑level judgement, deep understanding of the legal regulatory environment, and experience of M&A, integration, and governance within professional services.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

• Senior leadership or board‑level experience within law firms or legal services groups

• Strong understanding of legal regulation, professional conduct, and governance frameworks

• Experience of M&A, consolidation, or rapid growth within professional services (highly desirable)

• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance professional standards and profitability

• High levels of independence, integrity, and sound judgement

• The confidence to challenge constructively while supporting management execution

Time Commitment

• Typically 1–2 days per month, including Board meetings, preparation, and acquisition‑related input

• Hybrid working, with regular in‑person meetings in Shropshire