Criminal Solicitor (Team Manager)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cardiff seeks a CRIMINAL SOLICITOR with over 8 years of PQE to manage a team of solicitors. The role emphasizes staff leadership and management over case handling, ideal for a senior legal professional looking for a new challenge.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE as a Criminal Solicitor.
• Extensive management experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Mentor and appraise staff while allocating workloads.
• Guide on legal issues and manage day-to-day responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR (Team Manager), 8 + PQE, CARDIFF, £64,640 - £73,540. We are working in partnership with a public body, who are offering outstanding opportunities available across the UK for Criminal Solicitors with management experience. JOB REF: 215300052

•This role will involve managing between 8 and 12 Criminal Solicitors. You will be responsible for mentoring, appraising staff, allocating workloads, and ensuring the smooth running of criminal prosecutions cases within the team.

•You will help and guide the team with difficult legal issues as well as the day to day staff management responsibilities.

•The ideal candidate will be a qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience and strong leadership skills. You will be adept in handling general staff and HR issues while demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

•Whilst your background within Criminal law is important, a large focus for this role is on staff management. You will not be handling your own cases, making this role ideal for someone in a senior or Head of Department position who is seeking a change.

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