Join to apply for the Head of Practice Development role at Irwin Mitchell2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Practice Development role at Irwin MitchellDirect message the job poster from Irwin MitchellSenior Specialist- Recruitment & OnboardingWe’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.Your RoleReporting to the Technical Director in Technical Client Services, you will serve as the Head of Practice Development, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery as a Senior Practice Development Lawyer (PDL) within a designated business unit. This dual role involves managing the Legal Practice Development team, aligning legal excellence with business priorities, and driving firmwide knowledge initiatives.What You Will Be DoingLead and coordinate the Practice Development functionManage Lead PDLs and their sub-teams across the firmCollaborate with Managing Partners, Heads of Departments, and Technical LeadsAlign development activity with business strategy and legal excellenceSupport the implementation of the Technical Client Services (TCS) strategyPDL Responsibilities:Develop and manage legal technical knowledge within your practice areaLead initiatives on precedents, guidance, and legal trainingProvide horizon scanning, commentary, and analysisEnsure knowledge is accessible to support legal work, client relationships, and business developmentContribute to cross-practice consistency and firmwide knowledge sharingAbout YouA senior qualified lawyer with deep expertise in legal technical knowledgeProven leadership experience, ideally managing teams of PDLs or PSLsStrategic thinker with strong collaboration skills across departmentsPassionate about legal excellence, innovation, and client serviceSkilled in developing precedents, training programs, and knowledge systemsComfortable balancing high-level leadership with hands-on deliveryWe’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them:To be pioneering with an imaginative outlookTo be approachable and caringTo be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectivesTo be efficient in the provision of our servicesTo work with a foundation of integrity.Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You28 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Private medical insurance – single parent or coupleGenerous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.Car parking in regional officesWe also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro BonoAdditional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Irwin Mitchell by 2xGet notified about new Head of Development jobs in England, United Kingdom.SVP – Head of Business Development, EuropeLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoHead of Business Development - Consumer Travel ScaleupHead of Corporate Partnerships – Business DevelopmentLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Corporate Development (Renewables Project Acquisition)Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoHeywood, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoCity Of London, England, United Kingdom £55,000.00-£90,000.00 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 14 hours agoHead of Professional Development SolutionsCambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoHead of Corporate Partnerships - Business DevelopmentMerseyside, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoHead of Corporate Partnerships - Business DevelopmentLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHungerford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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