Managing Director who has experience in delivering ambitious growth and performance targets with exceptional project management skills, a strong entrepreneurial mindset and an in-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks is required for an ambitious, forward-thinking firm.

SALARY: £130,000 per annum + Benefits (inc. Private Medical & Dental, Life Insurance, LTIP)

LOCATION: Hybrid / 3 Days per Week in the Office. Candidates can work from either the London, Manchester or Warrington offices

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Managing Directorwho has experience in delivering ambitious growth and performance targets within expected deadlines, with exceptional project management skills, a strong entrepreneurial mindset and an in-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Are you commercially minded and entrepreneurial Managing Director that can lead the firm through its next phase of growth. If you are, this role could be for you. This pivotal role requires an agile, results-oriented leader who can deliver outstanding performance in short timelines while driving innovation, efficiency, and profitability in the company’s mission to improve access to justice and support for claimants.

Working as the Managing Director you will bring a proven ability to execute ambitious plans, launch new business lines, and build high-performing teams across multiple office locations. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements, including the ability to act as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), ensuring that clients receive the quality legal representation that they deserve.

As the Managing Director you must also be comfortable with thinking differently and utilising technology to enhance efficiency and claimant outcomes. You must be able to work within an entrepreneurial but supportive culture, able to work with autonomy while supporting, educating and developing your colleagues. The company are direct and operate a flat structure, working hard but not at the expense of all else, with a focus on team excellence rather than personal agendas and ego.

As a successful candidate you will join an ambitious, forward-thinking firm that leverages technology to ethically and efficiently offer Finance, Adjudication, Insurance and Representation services to UK consumer claimants.

DUTIES

Strategic Leadership

Drive the execution of the firm’s ambitious growth strategy

Identify, evaluate, and implement new revenue streams, service lines, and market opportunities

Maintain an agile, entrepreneurial approach to adapting strategy in response to market trends, client demands, and regulatory changes

Operational Excellence & Project Management

Oversee the firm’s operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and profitability

Implement robust systems, processes, and technologies to deliver measurable improvements in operational performance

Collaborate with the finance team to manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance

Plan and manage multiple projects from conception to execution

Business Development & Innovation

Lead the development and launch of innovative business lines, ensuring rapid market entry and profitability

Champion the firm’s use of technology to improve claimant service, streamline operations, and enhance outcomes

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure the firm meets all regulatory and legal obligations, including compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations

Design and supervise standards of legal practice in coordination with Practice Heads and other legal professionals

Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate risk and maintain compliance

Team Leadership & Development

Build and lead high-performing teams across multiple office locations

Promote a culture of ethics, excellence, continuous improvement and innovation

Drive recruitment, training, and retention strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent

Client & Claimant Focus

Develop strategies to enhance claimant satisfaction and retention

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in delivering ambitious growth and performance targets within expected deadlines

Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with ability to conceptualise, evaluate, and resource new initiatives

Exceptional project management skills

In-depth understanding of the legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks, with ability to act as the firm’s COLP

Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management

Comfort with leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency

Familiarity with legal technology and its role

BENEFITS

A high-impact role with significant autonomy to shape the firm’s future and make a meaningful impact on the legal sector and access to legal justice
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment alongside high-performance peers
Flexibility and support to allow pursuit of excellence both at work and in personal life

HOW TO APPLY

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JOB REF: AWDO-P12955

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