Deputy Head of Legal Services

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law agency seeks a Deputy Head of Legal Services to join an in-house team within the emergency services sector in Hertfordshire. This permanent, full-time role includes managing a team focused on civil litigation and employment claims with flexible working options. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or barristers with substantial PQE and management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in civil litigation and employment law.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Ability to work on hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 12 staff handling civil litigation and employment claims.
• Direct line management of at least 2 investigators and 2 insurance officers.
• Attend meetings, training, and court hearings in Hertfordshire.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment law

Direct line management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of an in-house legal services team operating within the emergency services/public sector, based in Hertfordshire, for a Deputy Head of Legal Services on a full-time and permanent basis.

Job Details

• Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Client: LAW Absolute
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 31.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description

Working alongside the Head of Legal Services, you will lead a team of approximately 12 staff, handling civil litigation and employment claims, with direct line management of at least 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.

This role offers hybrid working and flexi-time options. Attendance at meetings, training, and court hearings in Hertfordshire is required.

Candidate Requirements

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in civil litigation and employment law caseloads.
• Experience in direct line management.
• Ability to attend the office and court on a hybrid basis.

Salary

The salary range is £52,400 - £63,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Application Process

To apply, send your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [email protected]

Note: We consider all candidates who demonstrate the necessary skills, regardless of PQE or salary expectations.

LAW Absolute aims to respond within 48 hours. Due to high volume, not all applications will receive individual responses. If you do not hear within 48 hours, your application has been unsuccessful, and your details will not be retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary roles and as an employment agency for fixed-term and permanent roles.