Senior Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Criminal Solicitor with a focus on management in Cambridgeshire. The role involves overseeing a team of solicitors, providing guidance on legal issues, and managing HR responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and strong leadership skills, suitable for someone looking for a departmental leadership role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Solicitor with 8+ PQE.
• Extensive management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Providing guidance on complex legal issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR Management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8+ PQE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, £64,640 - £73,540

Overview

We are partnering with a public body offering outstanding opportunities across the UK for Criminal Solicitors with management experience.

Responsibilities

1. Managing a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors, including mentoring, staff appraisal, workload allocation, and ensuring smooth criminal prosecution case operations.
2. Providing guidance on complex legal issues and overseeing daily staff management responsibilities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience and strong leadership skills. You should be proficient in handling HR issues and possess excellent communication skills.

This role emphasizes staff management over case handling, making it suitable for someone in a senior or Head of Department position seeking a change.

Application Process

To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL by phone at 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV. You can also call for a confidential discussion.

We respect your privacy; your CV will not be shared without your permission. We aim to respond within 7 days; if you haven't heard back, your application was unsuccessful. Salary and PQE levels are indicative.

Inclusivity

At eNL, we value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.