Criminal Solicitor (Team Manager)

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Criminal Solicitor (Team Manager) with over 8 years of experience in Cumbria. This role focuses on managing a team, mentoring solicitors, and ensuring effective case handling without personal case load, making it ideal for a senior professional looking for a new challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of 8 to 12 solicitors required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Criminal Solicitors and oversee daily operations.
• Provide guidance on legal issues and handle HR matters.
• Ensure smooth running of criminal prosecution cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (8+ PQE)

Job description

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR (Team Manager), 8+ PQE, CUMBRIA, £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: 215300058

1. Responsibilities:
2. Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors, including mentoring, staff appraisal, workload allocation, and ensuring the smooth running of criminal prosecution cases.
3. Provide guidance on legal issues and oversee day-to-day staff management.
4. Handle staff and HR matters, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
5. This role does not involve handling your own cases, making it ideal for senior or Head of Department level candidates seeking a change.

How to Apply:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL via phone at 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV for a confidential discussion.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Note: We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was not successful this time. Salary levels and PQE are indicative guides.