Corporate Legal Director

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm who are looking for a Corporate Legal Director to join their team in Leeds or Manchester.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Guide the company on legal matters, align legal strategy with business goals, and advise senior leadership and the board.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage legal risks, support corporate governance, and oversee internal policies and ethics.
• Oversee key contracts, negotiate deals, and support major transactions like mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Lead the legal team, manage external counsel, and ensure efficient use of legal resources.

The successful candidate:

• Extensive experience in corporate law.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Experience in managing junior lawyers and legal teams.

• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

• Experience in business development and attracting new clients.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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