Managing Director - Head of Criminal Law

MANAGING DIRECTOR

We are currently seeking a Managing Director and strong Criminal Solicitor/Advocate for an exciting role in either West or Central London.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Collaborating with the Board and Head of Department.
• Responsible for running all Branch Offices and overseeing staff working from it.
• Managing and overseeing complex Crime matters.
• Responsible for all aspects of Crime work allocated and, on occasions where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to the team members.
• Ability to supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities.
• Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department.
• Variety of duties including dealing with a full range of Criminal Defence cases both Private and Legal Aid.
• Able to manage complex and sensitive cases ranging from bail applications, serious fraud, white collar crime, murder, drug crime, and theft; liaising with the CPS and courts; preparing statements and collating evidence.
• Dealing with Emergency cases.
• Representing clients detained at the police station, conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court, attending to clients both in and outside of office hours.
• You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills, and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the firm.

Key Skills Required:

• Duty and Police Station Accredited.
• Higher rights of advocacy qualification (ideally).
• Committed and highly driven.
• Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying.
• Strong management skills.
• Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges.
• Previous proven supervisory experience in a similar position.
• Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner to deal and resolve complicated practicalities.
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.