Commercial Legal Director

About the Job

Legal Director – Birmingham – Salary up to £95,000

An award-winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Legal Director to join its highly regarded Commercial team in Birmingham.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer looking to take the next step toward Partnership, offering genuine scope to lead work, manage junior lawyers, and build out a personal practice within a nationally recognised team.

The firm is known for its collaborative, supportive culture and commercial approach. With a strong emphasis on trust, autonomy and progression, lawyers are encouraged to think entrepreneurially and play an active role in shaping the future of the practice.

With a growing pipeline of work across media, sport, entertainment, retail, software and technology, the team supports exciting, brand-led and fast-growth businesses, alongside broader commercial and IP matters.

The Role

Whether you’re a Senior Associate ready to step up or already operating at Legal Director level, this role provides the platform to step into leadership and make a visible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts
• Drafting and negotiating IT, software licensing, SaaS and system integration agreements
• Providing IP advice, including licensing and portfolio management
• Advising on data protection and privacy matters, including UK GDPR compliance
• Supporting clients with regulatory and compliance matters
• Managing and mentoring junior lawyers

This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, influence and a genuine pathway to Partnership.

The Candidate

• Strong experience in Commercial law
• Exposure to a broad mix of commercial, IP, IT and data protection matters
• Confidence leading matters and managing client relationships independently
• Interest in business development and growing own practice
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Clear ambition to progress to Partnership

The Benefits

• Salary up to £95k
• Competitive bonus and benefits package
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical and travel insurance
• Excellent learning, leadership and development support

Apply in the strictest of confidence

Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525

Email: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com