Deputy Head of Legal Services

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

Job summary

A leading legal services team is seeking a Deputy Head of Legal Services in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on civil litigation and employment law, requiring a qualified legal professional with strong management experience. Opportunities for hybrid working are available, and the position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in civil litigation and employment matters.
• Direct line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and handle civil litigation matters.
• Defend employment claims.
• Direct line management of civil investigators and insurance officers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment claims

Team management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

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Deputy Head of Legal Services, Chelmsford

Client: LAW Absolute

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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.

Working alongside the Head of Legal Services to lead a team of approximately 12 posts, you will handle civil litigation matters and defend employment claims, with direct line management responsibility for at least 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.

This role offers hybrid working and flexi-time options. You must be local enough to Hertfordshire to attend meetings, training, and court hearings when required.

To apply you will be:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with minimum 3 years’ PQE
• Experienced in handling civil litigation and employment matters
• Experienced in direct line management
• Able to attend the office and court on a hybrid basis

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

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

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

We aim to respond within 48 hours. Due to high volume, some applications may not receive individual responses. If you do not hear within 48 hours, your application was not successful, and your details will not be retained.

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