Criminal Lawyer (Senior, Head of Team)

ENL Legal; Stafford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Stafford is seeking a Senior Criminal Lawyer to lead their team of solicitors. This management-focused role involves mentoring, performance appraisal, and ensuring the smooth functioning of criminal prosecution. Ideal for seasoned professionals looking for a significant leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE required for the role.
• Extensive management experience needed.
• Strong leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors and mentor staff.
• Guide the team on legal issues and handle staff management responsibilities.
• Ensure smooth criminal prosecution cases within the team.

Skills

Leadership

HR Management

Communication

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

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Criminal Lawyer (Senior, Head of Team), Stafford

Location: Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

CRIMINAL LAWYER (Senior, Head of Team), 8+ PQE, STAFFORDSHIRE, £64,640 - £73,540. We are working in partnership with a public body, offering outstanding opportunities across the UK for Criminal Solicitors with management experience.

• This role involves managing 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors, mentoring staff, appraising performance, allocating workloads, and ensuring smooth criminal prosecution cases within the team.
• You will guide the team on legal issues and handle staff management responsibilities.
• The ideal candidate is a qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience and strong leadership skills, adept in HR issues and communication.
• This role focuses on staff management rather than handling individual cases, suitable for senior or Head of Department professionals seeking a change.

To apply, contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email your CV for a confidential discussion. eNL will not share your CV without permission. We aim to respond within 7 days; if not contacted, your application was unsuccessful. Our PQE and salary levels are guides. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.