Position title
Non-Executive Director (Legal)
Description

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 (NED) 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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As a Non-Executive Director, you will:

  • Provide independent oversight, challenge, and strategic input to the executive leadership team

  • Contribute to the development and execution of the group’s acquisition and growth strategy

  • Support due diligence on acquisitions, with particular focus on regulatory, professional, and cultural risks

  • Advise on post-acquisition integration, including governance, partner alignment, and retention of key talent

  • Ensure robust regulatory compliance and risk management, including SRA/BSB requirements

  • Contribute to Board discussions on practice mix, pricing, client strategy, and service innovation

  • Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and executive team on legal market dynamics and professional standards

  • Participate in Board committees as required (e.g. Audit & Risk, M&A, Remuneration)

Qualifications

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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Employment Type
Part-time
Beginning of employment
1st March 2026
Duration of employment
Perm
Industry
Legal Services
Job Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United KIngdom
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£24,000-£24,000
Date posted
February 10, 2026
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