Deputy Head of Legal Services

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

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Deputy Head of Legal Services in Hertfordshire, responsible for civil litigation caseload and managing a team. This full-time permanent role offers hybrid working and requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant experience. The position provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills while ensuring delivery in legal services within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in England and Wales required.
• Experience handling a civil litigation caseload is essential.
• Proven experience in direct line management needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 12 posts alongside the Head of Legal Services.
• Manage caseload responsibilities for civil litigation and employment claims.
• Direct line management of 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment matters

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.

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, and you will have direct line management responsibility for at least 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.

This role can offer 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
• Able to demonstrate previous experience handling a caseload of 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 guidance for this role is £52,400 - £63,500 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [e-mail]

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom