Strategic Crime & Regulatory Leader

Markel International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

25 days holiday

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible working

Job summary

Markel Law is seeking a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer for a Legal Director level role in Manchester. You will lead on high-value regulatory matters, supervise junior colleagues, and influence strategy and growth of the practice.

The role combines technical excellence with commercial impact and leadership across insurer and client relationships. The position offers strategic influence, a national presence, and opportunities to shape the team’s direction while managing a varied caseload and

Qualifications

• Senior professional at legal director/partner level in crime/regulatory law.
• Technically strong across multiple regulatory disciplines.
• Commercial mindset with track record in client development.
• Experience with insurance-backed work or complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex regulatory matters and advocacy where appropriate.
• Provide commercial, pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals.
• Develop and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Support strategy and growth of the Crime & Regulatory team.
• Build relationships with insurers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of financial performance and KPIs.

Skills

Regulatory law

Leadership

Client development

Inquests

Advocacy

Insurance sector

Job description

Markel Law is seeking a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer for a Legal Director level role in Manchester. You will lead on high-value regulatory matters, supervise junior colleagues, and influence strategy and growth of the practice.

The role combines technical excellence with commercial impact and leadership across insurer and client relationships. The position offers strategic influence, a national presence, and opportunities to shape the team’s direction while managing a varied caseload and