Legal Manager - Commercial

Tired of billing targets and partnership politics? This is a rare opportunity for a senior Commercial Solicitor to step into a leadership role with real autonomy, variety, and impact. Lead a Birmingham-based team, manage key client relationships, and help shape how legal services are delivered through technology and innovation.About the Legal Manager - Commercial: Leading and developing a team of lawyers delivering commercial engagements across a diverse client portfolio.Taking ownership of end-to-end project delivery including quality, timelines, and commercial performance.Acting as a senior client relationship lead, embedding yourself in clients'' operations and strategic objectives.Driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies, legal tech, and AI-assisted tools.Contributing to the strategic growth of the team including global resourcing models and new service design.Recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring junior lawyers, helping to build a high-performance team culture.What you''ll bring:England and Wales qualified Commercial Solicitor with 8+ years'' PQE.Strong hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts across a range of transaction types.MSP/ MSL experience desirable. Confidence leading client relationships and managing stakeholders at senior level.A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset where you find ways through, not reasons to pauseFamiliarity with legal technology and an interest in how AI is changing the way legal work ..... full job details .....