Senior Criminal Lawyer / Head of Department

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Criminal Lawyer / Head of Department to join and lead an established criminal law team. Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. My client is looking for a qualified Duty Solicitor with strong criminal law experience who is confident managing a team, overseeing departmental performance and providing high-quality legal advice. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious criminal lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and play a key leadership role within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Criminal Law department and wider team.
• Manage your own caseload alongside departmental responsibilities.
• Provide high-quality advice and representation across a broad range of criminal matters.
• Support, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Oversee the quality, performance and compliance of the department.
• Help drive the continued growth and development of the Criminal Law department.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and high standards of client care.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, professional and internal standards.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department and identify opportunities for further growth.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Duty Solicitor status.
• Strong experience in criminal law.
• Proven experience managing, supervising or leading a team.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client-care skills.
• Higher Courts’ Advocacy / Higher Rights qualification preferred.
• Commercially aware with the drive to contribute to the growth of the department.
• Organised, confident and capable of working effectively under pressure.
• A natural leader who can motivate and develop a team. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. xwwtmva Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful