Deputy Head of Legal Services

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Deputy Head of Legal Services for an in-house legal division in the emergency services sector. This role, based in Chesterfield, involves oversight of litigation and team management, with a strong emphasis on compliance with legal standards. It offers a competitive salary within the range of £52,400 - £63,500 and flexible working opportunities including hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE required.
• Previous experience handling civil litigation and employment claims.
• Previous experience of direct line management.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters and defend employment claims.
• Lead a team of civil investigators and insurance officers.
• Attend meetings, training, and court hearings as required.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment law

Direct line management

Education

England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

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Deputy Head of Legal Services, Chesterfield

Client: LAW Absolute

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 the team of approximately 12 posts, you will have caseload responsibility for handling civil litigation matters and defending employment claims. You will also have direct line management responsibility for at least 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.

This role offers hybrid working and flexi-time options. Candidates should 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 a minimum of 3 years’ PQE
• Able to demonstrate previous experience handling civil litigation and employment matters
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of direct line management
• Able to attend the office and court on a hybrid basis

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

To apply or for more information, please send your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [email protected]

Note: Our advertisements use PQE and salary levels as a guide. We are open to considering applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills.

LAW Absolute endeavors to respond within 48 hours. Due to high application volume, responses may be delayed. If you do not hear back 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.