Director Of Clerking - Leading Civil and Commercial Legal Chambers

About this Job

The appointee will have overall responsibility for all aspects of Chambers’ practice management, marketing and business development, including the line management of staff in these functions.
This role is pivotal in managing barrister and client relationships and devising and driving our chambers’ business development strategy.
This will include substantial involvement in the development and effective management of our business in the Middle East.

About this Employer

Outer Temple Chambers is an established leading set of chambers providing bespoke legal services for solicitors, in-house counsel, professional clients and private individuals. Our success is built on sound legal advice and effective problem solving, focused wholly on the individual needs of our clients.

Fostered by an open and diverse culture that makes us easy to work with, we have barristers spanning all levels of expertise. Many are highly respected leaders in their respective fields.

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the legal industry and/or in a business development/marketing role within professional services. They will have a good knowledge of the legal industry and market trends.
• They will possess exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills (both oral and written). They will have excellent interpersonal skills and leadership qualities to inspire, trust and lead their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage barrister and client relationships, ensuring they receive the highest level of support from the clerking team.
• Implement the annual business development plan and encourage cross-selling of the wide range of services offered.
• Produce strategic plans for consideration by the CMC.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies domestically and internationally (where required)
• Research competitors and recruitment opportunities.
• Devise cross-selling tactics for accessing new markets
• Work closely alongside the Director of Operations to ensure seamless integration of Chambers’ operations and growth strategies

Professional Qualifications