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Deputy Head of Legal Services, Chesterfield
Client: LAW Absolute
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of an in-house legal services team operating within the emergency services/public sector, based in Hertfordshire, for a Deputy Head of Legal Services on a full-time and permanent basis.
Working alongside the Head of Legal Services to lead the team of approximately 12 posts, you will have caseload responsibility for handling civil litigation matters and defending employment claims. You will also have direct line management responsibility for at least 2 civil investigators and 2 insurance officers.
This role offers hybrid working and flexi-time options. Candidates should be local enough to Hertfordshire to attend meetings, training, and court hearings when required.
To apply, you will be:
* An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE
* Able to demonstrate previous experience handling civil litigation and employment matters
* Able to demonstrate previous experience of direct line management
* Able to attend the office and court on a hybrid basis
The salary range for this role is £52,400 - £63,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
To apply or for more information, please send your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: [email protected]
Note: Our advertisements use PQE and salary levels as a guide. We are open to considering applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills.
LAW Absolute endeavors to respond within 48 hours. Due to high application volume, responses may be delayed. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, your application was not successful, and your details will not be retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent roles.
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