Legal Director

Sacco Mann; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced Family Law Solicitor ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role? A well-regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Director to head up its growing Private Family team in Worcester.

About the Firm
Established and respected firm with a strong regional presence.
Known for its high standards of client care and commitment to excellence.
Friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive working environment.
Focused on long-term development, both for clients and for their team.

Job Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a Private Family Law offering in Worcester. You'll manage a caseload of high-quality private family law matters while providing support and supervision to junior fee earners and paralegals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing a caseload of privately funded family matters - divorce, finances, and children work.
2. Supervising and mentoring junior fee earners and paralegals.
3. Driving team performance, development, and compliance.
4. Supporting departmental growth and business development initiatives.
5. Ensuring the delivery of excellent client care and legal advice.

Job Requirements

1. A Senior Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) with proven experience in private family law.
2. Strong leadership, mentoring, and supervisory skills.
3. Experience handling complex financial remedy and private children law cases.
4. Excellent communication, organisation, and client-handling abilities.
5. A commercially aware and strategic mindset.

What's on Offer

1. Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE.
2. Bonus scheme and performance incentives.
3. Clear route to Partnership.
4. Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
5. Generous holiday allowance.
6. Private healthcare, enhanced pension, and other firm-wide benefits.
7. A chance to shape the future of a growing Family Law team in a senior leadership role.

If you would be interested in knowing more about this Worcester based Legal Director role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on 0161 831 8666 or email [e-mail].