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Chief Legal Officer
Job summary
A legal recruitment firm in Surrey is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to lead their legal practice. The ideal candidate will possess significant managerial experience and be comfortable overseeing a large team. Responsibilities include advising on governance matters, leading legal strategy, and managing compliance alongside operational growth efforts. This role offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £120,000, emphasizing leadership and strategic oversight in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in managing legal environments.
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
- Strong understanding of legal and governance matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise on legal and governance matters affecting the business.
- Lead legal strategy, risk management and compliance.
- Manage a developing team of up to 50 staff, including solicitors.
Skills
Salary : £80,000 – £120,000
Location : Surrey (office based)
A growing personal injury practice is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to work closely with the owner during a significant period of development and modernisation. This position suits someone experienced in managing legal environments, comfortable leading a team of motivated individuals, and confident supporting a forward-thinking owner focused on growth and operational excellence.
- Advise on legal and governance matters affecting the business
- Lead legal strategy, risk management and compliance in conjunction with the owner and COLP
- Oversee trial performance, attend court and manage counsel
- Support fee earners in achieving targets through guidance, training and structured management
- Manage a developing team of up to 50 staff, including solicitors
- Review and manage tasks typically undertaken by solicitors across the practice
- Assess and manage litigation risk, including prospects of success, limitation and disbursement exposure
- Review liability-denied cases pre-issue to determine suitability for progression to court
- Oversee paralegals on :
- Submission of CNFs / Letters ...
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