Legal Director

Job title:

Legal Director

Company:

Hays

Job description

Hays has partnered with a leading international law firm with over 3,000 professionals across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is recognised for its strength in insurance, health, and real estate, while also expanding rapidly in financial services and technology.
Your new role
This firm is looking to appoint a Legal Director to strengthen our Regulatory Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) team. This role involves advising individuals and organisations facing criminal investigations and regulatory scrutiny, including:

• Corporate and gross negligence manslaughter
• Health and safety, fire safety, food safety, and environmental breaches
• Product safety and compliance
• Inquests and public enquiries.

You will work on a varied caseload, providing both contentious and non-contentious advice, and contribute to business development and client relationship management.
Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of regulatory matters
• Act as a key contact for clients, ensuring high standards of service
• Prepare PACE submissions, conduct witness interviews, and advise on compliance
• Support business development through pitches, presentations, and training
• Maintain accurate file management and reporting
• Stay current with legal developments and CPD requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum 10 years PQE in regulatory or commercial law (ideally qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales).
• Strong experience in HSE/Police investigations, inquests, and regulatory prosecutions
• Knowledge of environmental, product, food, and fire safety laws is advantageous.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Willingness to travel at short notice (driving licence preferred)
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and technical skills

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £100,000+
• Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and gym discounts
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
• Engagement in ESG initiatives and social events

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK’s Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
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Expected salary

£100000 – 110000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:25:08 GMT

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