Location: Shropshire (Hybrid – regular in-person Board meetings)
Sector: Legal Services / Professional Services
Role Type: Non-Executive / Part-time
Remuneration: Competitive, commensurate with experience
The Opportunity
A fast-growing, acquisitive legal services group headquartered in Shropshire is seeking to appoint an experienced Non-Executive Director to support the next phase of its expansion. The group is pursuing a disciplined buy-and-build strategy, acquiring and integrating law firms and legal service businesses across multiple practice areas.
This appointment is suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong board‑level judgement, deep understanding of the legal regulatory environment, and experience of M&A, integration, and governance within professional services.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
Senior leadership or board‑level experience within law firms or legal services groups
Strong understanding of legal regulation, professional conduct, and governance frameworks
Experience of M&A, consolidation, or rapid growth within professional services (highly desirable)
Commercial mindset with the ability to balance professional standards and profitability
High levels of independence, integrity, and sound judgement
The confidence to challenge constructively while supporting management execution
Time Commitment
Typically 1–2 days per month, including Board meetings, preparation, and acquisition‑related input
Hybrid working, with regular in‑person meetings in Shropshire
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