Criminal Solicitor (Team Manager)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Criminal Solicitor with over 8 years of PQE for a team manager role in Birmingham. The successful candidate will oversee a team of criminal solicitors, ensuring effective management and mentorship while not taking on their own cases. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to step into a senior leadership position within a reputable public body.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience required.
• Role requires strong leadership skills.
• Candidate should have experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Providing guidance on legal issues and overseeing staff management.
• Handling HR issues without managing personal cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR (Team Manager), 8+ PQE, BIRMINGHAM, £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.

Job Reference: 215300055

1. Responsibilities:
2. Managing a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors, including mentoring, staff appraisal, workload allocation, and ensuring the smooth operation of criminal prosecution cases.
3. Providing guidance on difficult legal issues and overseeing day-to-day staff management.
4. Handling general staff and HR issues, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
5. This role focuses on staff management; the successful candidate will not handle their own cases.

Candidate Profile:

Qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience, seeking a leadership role in a senior or Head of Department position.

Application Process:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL via phone [phone]) or email ([e-mail]) with your CV for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond within 7 days of application.

Additional Information:

eNL values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.