Senior Criminal Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Criminal Solicitor with management experience in Greater Manchester. This role focuses on overseeing a team of Criminal Solicitors rather than personal case handling. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, essential for mentoring staff and guiding legal issues.

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience required.
• Strong leadership skills essential.
• Adept in handling staff and HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 8 to 12 Criminal Solicitors.
• Mentor and appraise staff while allocating workloads.
• Ensure smooth running of criminal prosecution cases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Education

Qualified Criminal Solicitor

Job description

SENIOR CRIMINAL SOLICITOR, 8 + PQE, GREATER MANCHESTER, £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: 215300057

•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 Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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