🚀 Now Hiring: Head of Department – Child Care (Public Law)
Remote/Hybrid | Senior Leadership | National Law Firm
Harkaye is partnering exclusively with a nationally respected law firm to appoint a visionary leader to oversee their high-performing Child Care (Public Law) team.
This is your chance to shape the future of a nationally recognised department, leading strategy, people, performance, and growth while making a real impact for clients and the legal profession.
Why You’ll Love This Role
* Lead a top-performing national Child Care team
* Full strategic and operational ownership
* Flexible, modern working (remote/hybrid)
* Competitive salary + performance bonus
* Strong infrastructure: Finance, HR, Risk, IT, L&D support
* Meaningful, high-impact caseload and clients
What You’ll Do
* Drive strategy, commercial performance, and operational excellence
* Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team
* Oversee budgets, billing, and compliance (Lexcel, LAA)
* Build external profile and lead business development
* Collaborate with internal teams to support growth and innovation
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE in Child Care/Public Law
* Proven leadership in a legal setting
* Strong commercial and Legal Aid/public law knowledge
* Excellent people management, communication, and compliance skills
* Values-driven, outcomes-focused leadership
💡 Step into a role where your leadership shapes a nationally recognised department and drives real impact.
📩 Submit your CV today or contact Harkaye for a confidential discussion.