Average Director Legal salary in City of London

Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - LondonDuncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards.Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice."Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges.Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues.Duties and responsibilitiesAs a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.The key responsibilities includes:Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyDealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid AgencyPreparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyExperience and qualificationsMust hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation.Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years.Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard.Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters.Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs.A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals.Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters.Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills.Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters.Advocacy experience is desirable.Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems.Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities.BenefitsAt Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including:Competitive remuneration package.Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.Company pension scheme.Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions.Company cultureAt Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security.We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed.Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Senior Director - International Employment Law Counsel London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week) Senior Leadership Opportunity | International ScopeI'm currently supporting a global, highly regarded organisation on the appointment of a Senior Director - International Employment Law Counsel.This is a rare opportunity for a senior employment lawyer to take ownership of employment law strategy across EMEA and other international jurisdictions, partnering directly with executive leadership and HR stakeholders on high-profile, business-critical matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead complex employment law matters across multiple international jurisdictionsAdvise senior executives and HR leaders on workforce strategy, employee relations and organisational changeSupport restructures, investigations, executive matters and sensitive workplace issuesDevelop and implement employment governance frameworks, policies and compliance programmesProvide strategic advice on cross-border employment issues, risk management and regulatory developmentsSupport major business initiatives including M&A, integrations, transformations and international expansionManage external counsel and coordinate multi-jurisdictional legal strategiesAbout YouMust be a UK qualified Solicitor with significant employment law expertise in the UK and EU regionsExtensive experience advising multinational organisations on complex international employment mattersStrong grounding in UK employment law with exposure across Europe and wider international jurisdictionsProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide commercially focused legal adviceExperience handling investigations, restructures, executive employee relations issues and employment disputesComfortable operating autonomously within a fast-paced global environmentWhy Consider This Opportunity?Genuine strategic leadership roleSignificant international exposureDirect access to senior executive stakeholdersOpportunity to shape employment law governance and workforce strategy on a global scaleHybrid working model based in LondonIf you're an experienced UK/ EU qualified Employment Lawyer looking for a high-impact leadership role within a global organisation, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation. Please email your most up-to-date CV to me at , stating your notice period, current salary, and availability for an initial call.

Director of Finance: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | London For a small (but mighty) international NGO undergoing significant organisational change and transformation, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance on a contract to permanent basis. Reporting to Deputy Executive Director, this pivotal role will lead the Finance team through this change, as well as contributing significantly to the change underway. This role will support the Regional offices, providing hands-on finance support to staff while contributing to a strategic and operational context in transition. The Finance Director will embed new practices and ways of working and build the team to produce deliverables for the long-term.Main Duties:Plan, execute, and deliver global operating budget for 2027 strengthening budget monitoring, reporting, and cash-flow forecastingPresent management accounts, financial forecasting, and remodelling to the BoardOversee the implementation of the Finance Systems planProduce financial modelling and costings for Executive team to evaluate organisational change optionsLead the International Grant Accounting team to provide first-rate business partnering support, and compliance with donor requirementsLead the Finance team to transition to a smooth month-end reporting schedule and monthly and quarterly management accountsImplement financial policies to ensure compliance and identify and close gaps in controlsEnsure compliance with statutory, legal and taxation requirements across the UK, Netherlands, US and Canada including charity commission and companies houseReview and strengthen all controls and accounting processesSupport the Project, Donor and Global auditsPerson Specification:CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience within an international, multi-donor organisationProven ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reportingProved ability to implement, improve, and manage financial systems and controls, during periods of transition and changeProven delivery of statutory audits and UK compliance (ideally including US/Canada/EU)Strong experience of grant management, and cost allocationLeadership skills, including financial and operational staff, and those in remote locationsAvailable at short-notice and able to commit to at least 6-months, ideally with a desire to move into a permanent role________As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.