Legal Director - Commercial (Public Sector) | Sevenoaks, Kent | Top 50 UK Law Firm | Tier 1 Public Sector TeamJoin a nationally recognised Tier 1 Public Sector team, ranked in Legal 500. Part of one of the firm's most profitable and strategically important departments. Clients include central and local government, executive agencies, police, and healthcare authorities. The team is in significant growth and is central to the firm's long-term strategy.This role offers the right candidate real scope for rapid progression to partnership.Why Apply?Legal Director role within a top-ranked Tier 1 Public Sector teamBased in Sevenoaks, Kent, with flexible hybrid workingLead on complex, high-profile projects of national importanceJoin one of the firm's fastest-growing and most profitable practice areasClear partnership pathway for the right candidateThe RoleDraft and negotiate commercial contracts, frameworks and collaboration agreementsAdvise on procurement law and wider public law issuesLead on business development and client relationship managementCollaborate with Property, Planning, Construction, Litigation & Social Housing teamsRequirementsQualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE with strong commercial contracts experience (public sector preferred)Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor junior lawyersStrong commercial acumen and client development experienceAmbitious and driven to achieve partnership progressionBenefitsMarket-leading benefits package - generous holiday, private healthcare, pension, profit share, performance bonus, life assuranceHybrid working & flexible policiesGenuine opportunity for partnership in a thriving Tier 1 teamThis is a rare chance to join a high-performing Public Sector team at a Top 50 UK firm, with the backing, reputation, and growth plan to take your career to the next level.
