At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and mitigate risks while advising on legal matters.
- Company: Dynamic firm offering a supportive and innovative work environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, wellbeing allowance, gym access, and no billable hours.
- Other info: Bespoke training and excellent career progression without a rigid hierarchy.
- Why this job: Enjoy a genuine work/life balance while developing your legal skills in a fun team.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with a passion for change and client advisory.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Account Executive (Qualified Lawyer Experience Required) Leeds (with Hybrid Working) Full-Time or Part-Time the focus of your role will be to consider, manage and mitigate risk on behalf of your clients; you will build great client relationships from an early stage and will become a trusted advisor; and you will be working within a specialist team of professionals which strives for commercial success.
What makes this role different is that: you wont be recording billable hours; it will be far easier to predict workloads and manage your time; you will be able to enjoy a genuine work/life balance there is no long-hours culture; you will have autonomy from an early stage; and your career progression will not be determined by a hierarchical structure.
This is a workplace in which ideas for new workstreams are supported and celebrated.
The Ideal Candidate This role would suit individuals with intellectual curiosity who are looking for a long-term alternative to a career in the legal profession, without losing any of their specialist skills.
It would also particularly suit someone who wants to continue to be challenged and to develop but within an organisation that values life outside of work.
You could have qualified as a solicitor within the last year or two or be a number of years into it.
Your appetite for change is what matters most.
What Else Should You Know?
Youll receive bespoke training tailored specifically to you and delivered by team members from day one until you are confident advising clients independently.
There will be fantastic support from the wider team, many of whom made the same transition from the legal world.
Employee wellbeing features very highly here and you will have your own annual allowance to use on a range of wellbeing benefits as well as access to an onsite gym.
The team you will be joining is fun, friendly and collegiate.
You can enjoy a great blend of working in the office and from home.
There is free parking, EV charging points, and excellent transport links.
This isnt like any other opportunity and it will take you down a new and exciting career path. **Please note that Haggerty Jaques only advertises vacancies through established legal and professional recruitment channels.
Vacancies appearing elsewhere may not be authorised and details may be inaccurate or out of date.
To ensure your application reaches us, please apply via the method outlined in this advert. ** JBRP1_UKTJ
Account Manager employer: Haggerty Jaques Limited
Haggerty Jaques is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and work/life balance, offering a unique opportunity for Account Managers to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment. With a focus on professional growth, bespoke training, and a fun, friendly team culture, employees can enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while being part of a collaborative group that values new ideas and personal development. Located in Leeds, the company provides excellent transport links, free parking, and access to onsite gym facilities, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rewarding career path away from traditional legal roles.
