Director Relationship Management The Law Society London

Job Description:
Our members are at the heart of what we do and why we’re here. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our members, across England and Wales from small to large practices, or working in organisations to provide counsel, is of upmost important to us. With this in mind and following a restructure of the team we’re looking for a director of relationship management to lead on developing the team. This is a new post to reflect our aim to represent, promote and support solicitors.

The role will require someone who has previously operated at a senior level within a legal business, professional services or a comparable membership body. In addition to managing relationships with key stakeholder groups you will be responsible for a team of relationship managers and executives, ensuring a balanced and strategic approach to engagement is shared across England and Wales. This is an exciting time to join the team and contribute to the connection between the organisation and its members.

What we’re looking for:
A high energy individual with significant senior experience in the legal profession, a membership organisation, or professional services
Ability to influence and negotiate at very senior level
Experience of effectively managing a remote team
Strong commercial awareness

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.

Contract type Permanent
Working pattern Full time - flexible working may be considered
Working hours 35 hours per week
Salary £64,967 - £91,000
Location Chancery Lane, London
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Degree level education or similar
Proven ability to manage relationships at Chairman / CEO / Senior Partner / Managing Partner level
Experience of working in a law firm, in-house or similar professional environment
Ability to spot common connections, threads and interests between different groups and ideas to promote effective relationship building
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal confidently and diplomatically with stakeholders who are leaders in their profession
Strong commercial awareness to develop opportunities to maximise revenue and value
Evidence awareness of the international environment so as to support the Head of International and demonstrate added value to City firms
Demonstrate an awareness of the policy development process and its application to relationship management
Evidence of successful leadership and management of a remote team of professional calibre managers
Proven ability to matrix manage ad hoc teams of professionals
Proven ability to devise, direct and deliver complex projects involving matrix management on time and within budget
Demonstrate an awareness knowledge management and its importance in adding value to relationship management with both members and stakeholders
Desirable
Professional Qualification
Legal qualification

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