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Founders LawPosted 1 month ago

Head of Commercial - Legal Director

$150,000–$250,000 year

HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelAssociates DegreeStartup

Job Summary

Lead and develop a team of Commercial lawyers, owning their performance, culture, and profitability while delivering high-quality legal work. Own and grow a portfolio of client relationships as the primary relationship owner and trusted adviser on complex matters. Take commercial ownership of team numbers including billing, recoveries, utilisation, write-offs, and contribution margin. Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of lawyers. Serve as the escalation point for complex or sensitive matters in your practice area. Drive business development, pitches, and cross-selling across the firm. This dual role combines senior legal practice with business leadership for someone building something entrepreneurial. You will operate as in-house counsel for a diverse tech client base spanning Fintech, AI, EV, and more, within a firm recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Required Qualifications

  • qualified lawyer (any jurisdiction)
  • 8+ years PQE
  • track record of leading people
  • experience running client relationships independently and end to end
  • Commercial instinct
  • Strong subject-matter expertise in commercial law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Someone who is entrepreneurial to their core
  • ferociously champions their clients' interests
  • wants to help build a firm that is growing extremely quickly
  • UK tax system

Desired Qualifications

  • Other experience

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