Commercial Director in City of London

The Law Society is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across its commercial and partnerships portfolio. This senior role is central to ensuring that commercial strategy, income generating activity and the wider commercial offer align with organisational priorities and deliver sustainable value for members.

You’ll lead commercial innovation, integrate membership and commercial propositions, and guide a high performing function to achieve ambitious income targets that support the Law Society’s overall corporate strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director of Membership & External Affairs, and working closely with the Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in how we drive forward our corporate Strategy and oversee the design, delivery and continual improvement of income generating products and services.

A critical part of your role will be driving corporate income generation, diversifying revenue streams and establishing sustainable partnership models. You’ll implement innovative pricing strategies and develop compelling, high value propositions that enhance member experience while delivering strong commercial returns. Alongside this, you’ll lead operational planning and performance management across all commercial workstreams, ensuring seamless integration with membership services and organisational operations.

What we’re looking for:

• You bring extensive commercial leadership experience from sizeable organisations, ideally within membership bodies, trade associations or large charities.
• You excel at translating strategy into operational reality and have a proven track record of driving income growth and commercial innovation.
• Your expertise spans pricing strategy, proposition development, sales operations and partnership management, enabling you to create robust value propositions and sustainable revenue models.
• You’re a confident and collaborative communicator, able to influence a wide range of stakeholders and adapt your approach to suit both commercial and non‑commercial audiences.
• You can demonstrate a strong commitment to purpose‑driven organisations.
• With strong analytical capability, you use evidence‑based insights to shape commercial strategy and make informed decisions.
• You balance long‑term strategic ambitions with short‑term operational priorities, maintaining clarity and resilience during periods of change and ambiguity.
• You demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspiring and motivating high performing teams and championing an inclusive and welcoming organisational culture.

What’s in it for you:

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a highly respected professional body, driving commercial success while strengthening the value we deliver to our members. You’ll be joining an organisation that recently achieved Gold accreditation from Investors in People, recognising our commitment to being an employer of choice for people who want to make a real difference.

We’re proud of our strong culture and our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as the development and wellbeing of our people. Our values of clarity, trust, respect and excellence guide everything we do. We offer hybrid working, a generous and flexible benefits package, a collaborative environment and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a modern, purpose‑driven organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply. The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors.