Senior Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Criminal Solicitor in Berkshire. The role focuses on managing a team of solicitors, offering mentorship and staff appraisals, with a strong emphasis on leadership and management in a criminal law context. Ideal for candidates with extensive management experience, this position allows you to influence staff development while stepping away from direct case handling.

Qualifications

• Qualified Criminal Solicitor with 8+ years PQE.
• Extensive management experience and strong leadership skills.
• Adept at handling staff and HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Responsible for mentoring and appraising staff.
• Allocate workloads and ensure smooth running of criminal prosecutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Staff Management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8 + PQE, BERKSHIRE, £71,270 - £78,290. 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: 215300050

•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.

• To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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