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. 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. 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