The role is to provide input into the strategic leadership, development and growth of the crime and regulatory team, along with managing a varied case load both as the day-to-day contact on cases and also as supervisor to more junior colleagues in the team.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of the crime and regulatory team as a senior lawyer
- Assist in the management and development of internal organisational referrer relationships, corporate client and business partner relationships for growth of the crime and regulatory and wider business
- Manage complex multifactorial regulatory cases, undertaking their own advocacy where appropriate
- Provide both contentious and non-contentious legal advice representing businesses and individuals in an insured and uninsured capacity
- Supervise and mentor other lawyers within the team
- Carry out general management including; governance, compliance, supplier and contract management
- Have budget, financial and profitability control including managing own caseload delivering appropriate personal billing and financial KPI’s
- Provide assistance with strategic direction, development and marketing materials (including website, literature, communications and PR)
Required Skills
- The successful candidate will:
- Have significant expertise in more than one of our core practice areas together with management experience
- Understand how to work with both legal expense insurance and general insurance referrals, including building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Be able to demonstrate technical excellence
- Deliver high quality and commercially focused advice
- Have experience of client management and practice development
- Have knowledge of legal/insurance relationships and their interaction, particularly in the context of liability insurance
- Demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels
- Have high attention to detail and accurate case management skills
- Have excellent written communication skills
- Be an effective manager, from both a technical and people perspective, demonstrating positive and co-operative interaction with team members
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Legal Director - Crime and Regulatory in Manchester employer: Arthur Recruitment
As a global insurer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their roles. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and the chance to influence key underwriting strategies in the UK SME & Mid-Market sector. Our collaborative environment, combined with the support of an international network, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
