Deputy Head of Legal Services

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

Job summary

A leading legal services team is seeking a Deputy Head of Legal Services in Worcester. This full-time, permanent role involves managing a team focused on civil litigation and employment issues within the public sector. Candidates must have at least 3 years PQE as qualified legal professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12, handling civil litigation and employment claims.
• Attend meetings and court hearings as required.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment law

Line management

Court attendance

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered legal executive

Job description

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Deputy Head of Legal Services, Worcester

Client: LAW Absolute

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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.

Qualifications and experience:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with at least 3 years’ PQE
• Experience handling civil litigation and employment matters
• Experience of direct line management
• Ability 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, please send your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [email protected]

Our advertisements use PQE and salary levels as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates demonstrating the necessary skills.

We aim to respond within 48 hours. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every candidate. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application was not successful, and your details will not be retained.

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