Location: HQ - Broughton House, Sheffield
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Role Status: Full Time
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
About us:
Founded in 2001, Best Solicitors has grown into a team of over 30 legal experts. We are committed to providing a personal, professional, and compassionate legal service. Our firm values a supportive working culture, where expertise is respected and professional development is encouraged.
Why Join Us?
* Leadership Role: Lead a dedicated specialist team within an established firm.
* Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative culture that prioritises client care and team wellbeing.
* Engaging Caseload: Manage a variety of personal injury and medical negligence matters.
* Prime Location: Based at our HQ in the heart of Sheffield with hybrid working options.
About the job:
As the Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence, you will provide strategic direction and day‑to‑day management for a small, dedicated team. You will be responsible for your own caseload of personal injury and clinical negligence files, ensuring all matters are handled with technical precision and a high standard of client care. This role involves effective delegation, risk management, and maintaining the department's high standards of professional conduct.
Skills Required:
* Legal Expertise: Minimum 4 years’ PQE in Personal Injury and Medical Negligence.
* Management Experience: Proven experience in supervising or managing a legal team.
* Technical Ability: Strong drafting, document‑review, and negotiation skills.
* Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
* Organisation: High attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
* Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with SRA, CQS, and AML regulatory requirements.
* Team Player: A proactive and flexible attitude toward the needs of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership: Manage and support a specialist team of legal professionals.
* Caseload Management: Handle a diverse caseload of personal injury and medical negligence matters from instruction to completion.
* Technical Supervision: Oversee and review work produced by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Client Care: Act as the primary point of contact for complex cases, providing clear and timely legal advice.
* Operational Oversight: Ensure the department meets high standards of risk management and record‑keeping.
* Collaboration: Work alongside other senior members of the firm to ensure smooth departmental operations.
* Strategy: Ensure the department continues to provide a high‑quality, efficient service to all clients.
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