Senior Criminal Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Senior Criminal Solicitor in Essex, dedicated to management rather than case handling. The role involves mentoring a team of solicitors, focusing on leadership, communication, and HR responsibilities, making it ideal for seasoned professionals offering significant management experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience required.
• Experience in handling general staff and HR issues.
• Strong leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor between 8 and 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Ensure the smooth running of criminal prosecution cases.
• Guide the team with complex legal issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8 + PQE, ESSEX, £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: 215300036

•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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