Practice Director - Commercial Barristers' Chambers

Closing Date:

Friday 9th October 2026

Significant Salary (plus bonus and benefits)

The Practice Director will provide senior leadership for Chambers, balancing strategic practice development with high-level operational oversight. Reporting directly to the CEO and feeding into the Management Committee, the successful candidate will drive measurable growth in work opportunities, client engagement, and billed income, while contributing directly to business generation and enhancing Chambers' brand and market profile.

About this Employer

Our Client is a leading set of commercial barristers' chambers with a thriving domestic and international practice. Its members provide top-tier advocacy and advisory services in domestic and international commercial disputes and international arbitration.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, commercially driven professional with significant experience in senior practice management, business development or professional services. They will have strong relationship-building and commercial skills, an entrepreneurial and results-focused mindset, and the confidence to pursue new business opportunities. Excellent interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

About this Job

The Practice Director will provide senior leadership for Chambers, balancing strategic practice development with high-level operational oversight. Reporting directly to the CEO and feeding into the Management Committee, the successful candidate will drive measurable growth in work opportunities, client engagement, and billed income, while contributing directly to business generation and enhancing Chambers' brand and market profile.

About this Employer

Our Client is a leading set of commercial barristers' chambers with a thriving domestic and international practice. Its members provide top-tier advocacy and advisory services in domestic and international commercial disputes and international arbitration.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, commercially driven professional with significant experience in senior practice management, business development or professional services. They will have strong relationship-building and commercial skills, an entrepreneurial and results-focused mindset, and the confidence to pursue new business opportunities. Excellent interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Growth: Develop and deliver business plans, identifying and converting new opportunities.
• Practice Management: Support members in developing and growing their practices.
• Client Relationships: Build strong relationships with solicitors, counsel and professional clients.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee diary management, case allocation and workflow.
• Fees & Financials: Lead fee negotiations, pricing and income growth.
• Marketing & Profile: Deliver events and initiatives to strengthen Chambers' market profile.