Senior Criminal Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent opportunity for a Senior Criminal Solicitor in Cambridgeshire, focusing on management rather than case handling. Ideal for those with extensive management experience in criminal law, this role emphasizes team leadership and HR responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience required.
• Strong leadership skills essential.
• Qualified Criminal Solicitor status needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Mentor and appraise staff, allocate workloads.
• Guide team on difficult legal issues.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8 + PQE, CAMBRIDGSHIRE, £64,640 - £73,540. We are working in partnership with a public body, who are offering outstanding opportunities available across the UK for Criminal Solicitors with management experience. JOB REF: 215300060

•This role will involve managing between 8 and 12 Criminal Solicitors. You will be responsible for mentoring, appraising staff, allocating workloads, and ensuring the smooth running of criminal prosecutions cases within the team.

•You will help and guide the team with difficult legal issues as well as the day to day staff management responsibilities.

•The ideal candidate will be a qualified Criminal Solicitor with extensive management experience and strong leadership skills. You will be adept in handling general staff and HR issues while demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

•Whilst your background within Criminal law is important, a large focus for this role is on staff management. You will not be handling your own cases, making this role ideal for someone in a senior or Head of Department position who is seeking a change.

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