About the role and team

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a satisfying career that recognises your expertise within a real social purpose law firm? We are seeking a Legal Director to join us, to lead our Information Governance & Data Protection (IGDP) team at Anthony Collins.

About the Role

As a Legal Director, you will play a vital role in shaping the department's strategic direction while providing expert legal advice and supervision in all things IGDP. You will contribute significantly to the People, Clients, and Finance framework, ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Reporting to a Partner, you will supervise and mentor lawyers, trainees, paralegals, and executives while working closely with colleagues across the firm to drive business development and maintain strong client relationships ensuring strategic advice and support to our specialist sectors served.

Key Responsibilities

People & Leadership

  • Support Partners in implementing departmental and firm-wide business plans.
  • Champion a culture of inclusion, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
  • Foster team collaboration and mentor junior legal professionals.
  • Actively contribute to the firm's growth and reputation in the legal sector.

Finance & Risk Management

  • Take ownership of financial processes, including billing, budgeting, and profitability.
  • Ensure all matters comply with risk management policies and quality standards.
  • Oversee high-value or complex legal matters with confidence and technical expertise.

Business Development & Client Relationships

  • Build and nurture client relationships, serving as a trusted legal adviser.
  • Develop new business opportunities and enhance the firm’s market presence.
  • Engage in networking activities to strengthen client and referrer relationships.
  • Innovate service offerings by understanding client needs and industry trends.

About the candidate

 

About You

We are looking for a commercially aware and strategic legal professional who:

  • Has significant experience in their specialist field with a proven track record of success.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
  • Communicates effectively, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Is committed to continuous professional development and staying ahead of legal trends.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, showing resilience, adaptability, and leadership.

What’s in It for You?

  • A recognised leadership role without the pressures of partnership.
  • A collaborative and supportive workplace that values expertise and innovation, driven by social purpose.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional growth.
  • A firm dedicated to delivering excellence in client service and legal expertise

About the firm

Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to “improve lives, communities and society". For over 50 years we’ve been successfully combining market-leading legal expertise with a commitment to excellence and long-term relationships underpinned by a strong set of values.
 
What makes Anthony Collins Solicitors distinctive, beyond simply being a sector-specialist law firm, is our people and the values we share. We’re extremely proud of the calibre of people that we attract; people who are inspired by our values, motivated by our vision and work with our clients to positively influence the society and communities we are building together.
 
 
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.