Legal Director/Partner
We are working with a national, full‑service law firm that continues to grow through strategic senior‑level hiring. This role will be advertised in Manchester, but candidates can be based in any UK office. The firm is hiring at Senior Associate, Legal Director/Counsel and Partner level, with a particular focus on experienced Senior Associates and Partners.
There is no requirement to be location‑specific. All offices operate as full‑service hubs and lawyers are free to work from the office that best suits them.
The opportunity
This is a platform for experienced lawyers who want autonomy, visibility and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the business. Lawyers are trusted to run matters, develop clients and collaborate across offices without unnecessary layers of hierarchy.
The firm is particularly interested in:
- Lawyers with 5+PQE in Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, Employment, Disputes
- Lawyers at the Sr Associate, Legal Director or Partner Level
Why this firm
This firm offers a modern, supportive platform built around trust, autonomy and collaboration. Lawyers benefit from a flat structure, clear access to decision‑makers and the freedom to build their practice across offices.
Key highlights include:
- Minimal hierarchy and a genuinely open culture
- Strong internal promotion track record, with a focus on growing talent long term
- Flexible, adult approach to working, focused on output not hours
- No target hours, with realistic daily chargeable expectations
- Full‑service offices that encourage collaboration rather than silos
Working environment
The culture is professional but relaxed, with flexibility extending beyond a standard hybrid model. Lawyers are expected to deliver high‑quality work while enjoying autonomy over how they structure their day. Collaboration, commerciality and teamwork are valued more than face time.
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