Legal Director
Dublin (Hybrid / Remote Working)
c€100,000-€125,000 plus commissions & company benefits & Equity shares
About the Opportunity:
Signatus is exclusively partnering with a pioneering alternative legal services provider to appoint a new Legal Director. This pivotal senior role demands a blend of deep legal expertise, sharp commercial instincts, and a proactive client-centric approach. The Legal Director will lead the strategic evolution of the legal function, optimising delivery and driving innovative legal solutions that align seamlessly with commercial goals.
Why This Role?
- Strategic leadership within a progressive, high-growth legal services environment.
- Significant influence on the evolution of legal service delivery models.
- Work closely with executive-level clients and high-performing consultants.
- Attractive remuneration package and robust hybrid working policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and refine legal secondment services into comprehensive managed legal solutions.
- Act as the primary strategic advisor during the client engagement lifecycle, ensuring legal services are bespoke, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes.
- Manage the seamless deployment and oversight of legal secondees, providing strategic direction and expert escalation support.
- Cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, bridging commercial strategy and legal execution.
- Collaborate closely with talent management teams to identify and develop consultant capabilities, influencing strategic recruitment to align with business needs.
- Drive continuous improvement in service delivery through the creation of innovative legal operations solutions and tools.
- Implement targeted training and professional development programmes to foster a consultancy mindset and elevate performance.
Your Profile:
- Essential: Prior experience within ALSP, LMS or Legal Tech companies environment.
- Qualified legal professional with 8+ years’ experience, ideally with substantial in-house counsel background in technology-driven sectors.
- Demonstrated track record aligning legal service models with strategic commercial objectives.
- Proven ability to manage complex legal engagements, transforming them into scalable solutions.
- Highly adept at stakeholder management with proven comfort in engaging and influencing senior legal and business leaders.
- Forward-thinking innovator passionate about redefining traditional legal service delivery.
- Exceptional mentoring and leadership skills to build and sustain a vibrant consultancy culture.
About Us
Signatus is a specialist recruitment agency committed to connecting ambitious professionals with leading-edge opportunities. We champion roles that drive innovation, growth, and career fulfilment, ensuring every placement aligns strategically with the long-term vision of both our candidates and clients.
Apply Now:
To express your interest or learn more about this high-impact role, please submit your CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble E: fionntan@signatus.co.uk or apply via Linkedin now. We look forward to guiding you through the next step of your career journey.
