Deputy Head of Legal Services- Inquests

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Inquests Lawyer for a public sector organization. This role, which offers part-time or full-time flexibility, involves leading inquest work and enhancing efficiency, cost management, and team productivity. Candidates should have strong inquests experience and the ability to work autonomously in a fully remote setup. This interim position is set to start in January and could transition to a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Lead inquest work and improve efficiency.
• Manage team performance and drive cost management.

Skills

Strong inquests experience

Team management capability

Clear written reporting

Pragmatic commercial mindset

Cost-saving delivery

Autonomous work in a remote setup

Job description

Inquests Lawyer– Public Sector (FTC)

Remote | January Start | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Part-time or Full-Time

A public sector organisation are seeking an interim lawyer to lead their inquests work while driving improvements in efficiency, cost management, and team performance.

What they are looking for?

• Strong inquests experience (public sector or healthcare experience ideal, not essential)
• Team management capability
• Ability to produce clear, concise written reports for senior stakeholders
• Pragmatic, commercial mindset- able to balance risk effectively
• Someone who can deliver rapid, tangible cost savings
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fully remote setup