Average Director Legal salary in the UK

Watkin Jones Group, a leading name in residential development, is seeking an experienced Legal Director to oversee all dispute resolution and litigation matters. This senior role is crucial in managing legal risks and ensuring the company’s interests are protected across a range of issues, including cladding, fire safety, payment, and commercial disputes. As the first point of contact for all legal disputes, you’ll provide strategic advice to senior leadership, oversee litigation and adjudication processes, and drive early dispute resolution. Managing external legal advisors and ensuring cost-effective solutions will also be key aspects of your role. What we’re looking for: To succeed, you’ll be a qualified solicitor (LPC or SQE) with at least four years PQE, bringing proven expertise in litigation and dispute resolution—ideally within construction or property development. Your ability to anticipate risks, negotiate effectively, and influence at all levels will be essential. Experience with cladding and fire safety disputes is a plus. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you: Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.Wellbeing: Access to‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.

Job Title: Director of Safety Services Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive salary Job type: Full Time, Permanent - 1.0 FTE Closing date: 21/04/2025 The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and research innovation and discovery. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our current and former staff and students, we have a history of world firsts, with our impact ranging from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. Our purpose is to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society, putting our three core goals of research and discovery, teaching and learning, and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do. The Director of Safety will provide strategic leadership and direction to University leadership, their own Safety Services team and the wider University community. Working with colleagues delivering related portfolios in Health and Wellbeing, the Director of Safety will drive transformational change and foster a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the university. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties: Strategic Leadership; Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies and procedures.Work with University leaders to integrate safety into the university's strategic goals.Influence University leadership processes to ensure that a Health & Safety culture is fundamental and embedded. Team Management; Lead and manage the central Safety Services teampromoting service excellence and developing the competence of all those with health & safety responsibilities providing direction and support to ensure efficiency and effectivenessManage the Safety Services budget within agreed parameters Risk Management; Identify potential safety risks and develop mitigation strategiesEnsure that there is a regular programme of safety audits and inspections Training and Development; Design and deliver safety training programs for colleagues at all levelsEnsure continuous improvement in safety performance through ongoing education and training Compliance and Reporting; Ensure compliance with the all safety-related regulators (HSE and others)Prepare and submit required safety reports to regulatory bodiesMaintain accurate records of safety incidents (events, accidents and near-misses), corrective actions and their completion Policy Development and Implementation; Develop and ensure effective implementation of the university's health & safety policy and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and good practice guidance published by the Health & Safety Executive and HE sector bodies such as UCEA and USHA.Advise the university's leaders about health & safety aspects of their leadership and the integration of health & safety matters into strategy, plans and objectives. Occupational Health & Safety; Advise on the occupational health & safety implications of new and emerging science and research, and of capital and refurbishment projects. Encourage and facilitate the elimination and control of risks by design.Devise and deliver programs of monitoring, auditing, and performance measurement to assure the Board that health & safety management arrangements are robust and compliant.Act as the University's main contact and liaison with health & safety enforcement agencies and be responsible for complying with statutory reporting requirements for accidents and dangerous occurrences and advise on the licensing and regulatory control of substances. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director of Safety, we want a candidate that has experience of: Science degree and post-graduate health & safety qualificationExtensive experience, knowledge and implementation of strategic and operational health & safety management in a complex organizationStrong knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirementsFamiliarity with and ability to interpret a wide range of legal requirements in the context of a research-intensive universityCorporate membership of, and continuing professional development record for, at least one relevant institute or professional organisationCorporate membership of, and continuing professional development record for, at least one relevant institute or professional organization What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension schemeExcellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeExceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidaysAdditional paid closure over the Christmas periodLocal and national discounts at a range of major retailers Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Safety Director, Health and Safety Director, Environment Director, Health and Safety Lead, will also be considered for this role.

Commercial Director St Albans £85,000 - £95,000 Basic + 6K Car allowance + Profit Share + European Projects + Ambitious growth plans + MORE! As a commercial director you'll be joining a fast growing main contractor with ambitious plans to continue expanding! This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute leader ready to make a real impact. Have the opportunity to build and establish your team as the company grows. Be responsible for a multitude of tasks and oversee a diverse portfolio of work in fibre, telecoms, and data centres. Work closely with senior leadership, helping to shape the strategic direction of the business. Thrive in a company that respects, supports, and empowers its leaders. The role of the Commercial Director will involve:*Handling projects from pre construction to completion as well as handling dispute resolution. *Managing and reviewing payments, ensuring subcontractor payments are completed, holding regular forecasting meetings and scrutinising payments to ensure they are correct.*Being involved with other leaders in the business with growth strategy meetings.*Establishing and maintaining client relationships and representing the company to the highest standard. The successful Commercial Director will need: *Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and a clear track record of handling dispute resolutions *Strong background and evidence of being hands on where needed with a view of building a successful team below them *Strong background and knowledge within the Fibre and Renewable sector *Commutable to the office full time For immediate consideration and to fast track your application call Emily and click to apply! On Keywords: Commercial, Director, Quantity surveyor, Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, Renewable, Fibre, Data Centre, Construction Director, Hertfordshire, North London, West London, Watford, Borehamwood, Harrow This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.