Legal Director – Crime & Regulatory
Manchester
Lead. Shape. Build something exceptional.
At Markel Law, we don’t just advise on risk we help businesses navigate their most complex and high‑stakes challenges with confidence.
We’re looking for a senior Crime & Regulatory lawyer ready to step into a Legal Director level role, combining technical excellence, leadership, and commercial impact. The role involves providing input into the strategic leadership, development, and growth of the crime and regulatory team, managing a varied case load as both day‑to‑day contact on cases and supervisor to more junior colleagues.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the direction of a nationally recognised practice while working on some of the most interesting and varied matters in the market.
What makes this role different?
You’ll join a highly ranked Crime & Regulatory team (Legal 500 & Chambers), working across a broad and complex caseload, including:
- Inquests and public inquiries
- Professional discipline
- Police gross misconduct investigations
- Health & safety, environmental and licensing matters
- Entity regulation (including Ofsted & CQC)
But this role goes beyond casework. You’ll be empowered to:
- Influence the 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
The Role
- Lead on complex, high‑value regulatory matters, including advocacy where appropriate
- Serve as a technical specialist in complex inquests and fitness‑to‑practice cases, undertaking own advocacy and supporting juniors
- Provide commercial, pragmatic advice to businesses and individuals (insured and 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, key metrics and profitability
What We’re Looking For
- A Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner specialising in crime/regulatory law
- Technical expertise across multiple regulatory disciplines
- Commercial acumen with a track record in client development and growth
- Experience working with insurance‑backed work or complex participant environments
- A confident leader who enjoys developing people and building teams
Why Markel Law?
- 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
- Be part of a collaborative, people‑first culture
- Play a genuine role in shaping the future of the team and wider business
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary + 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
