Legal Director

Legal Director – Crime & Regulatory, Manchester Lead

At Markel Law, we don’t just advise on risk; we help businesses navigate their most complex and high‑stakes challenges with confidence. We are seeking a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer to step into a Legal Director role, combining technical excellence, leadership, and commercial impact.

Responsibilities

As a Legal Director, you will:

• Lead on complex, high‑value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Act as a technical specialist on inquests, fitness to practice cases, and other investigations such as inquests and public inquiries, professional discipline, police gross misconduct investigations, health & safety, environmental and licensing matters, and entity regulation (including Ofsted & CQC).
• Provide pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals, insured or uninsured.
• Support the strategic direction and growth of the Crime & Regulatory team.
• Build strong relationships with insurers, clients, and internal partners.
• Supervise, develop, and inspire junior lawyers.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and thought leadership.
• Take ownership of financial performance, critical metrics, and profitability.

Empowerment and Impact

• Influence strategy and growth of the practice.
• Build and deepen client and insurer relationships.
• Develop and mentor lawyers.
• Play a key role in expanding our Manchester presence.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner specialising in crime/regulatory law.
• Technically strong across multiple regulatory disciplines.
• Commercially minded with a track record in client development and growth.
• Experience working with insurance‑backed work or complex participant environments.
• Confident leader who enjoys developing people and building teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with great bonus.
• 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options).
• Pension, private medical & dental, life assurance, and income protection.
• Flexible working and genuine work/life balance.
• A clear platform for progression and influence.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the team and wider business.

Why Markel Law?

• Part of a global Fortune 500 group with the agility and culture of a specialist firm.
• Work with a high‑quality, diverse client base including SMEs, corporates, and professionals.
• Access to a strong pipeline of work via insurance partnerships and internal referrals.
• Collaborative, people‑first culture.
• Play a genuine role in shaping the future of the team and wider business.

EEO Statement

We are all about the people, celebrating a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and hirings to participate and perform essential job functions if successful.