Head of Human Rights

2 weeks ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Simpson Millar Solicitors Full time

Head of Human Rights & Education


UK - Some travel to London. Remote/Hybrid


Salary – Competitive


Simpson Millar is currently looking for a Head of Department to join our award winning, Chambers Ranked Public Law and Human Rights Department ideally based in London however , we will consider applications from outside the London area.


You will be joining an established and friendly team who do a mix of public law, community care, claims against public authorities and inquest work including representing victims of trafficking, vulnerable migrants, unaccompanied minors, looked after children and care leavers in civil claims and judicial review claims.


This is a senior role in within the Public Law practice area, which will provide input and insight into the development and delivery of strategy for the department, wider practice area and overall Firm.

You will provide leadership to a team of Solicitors / Legal Executives and paralegals/ assistants of all ranges of experience and ability, from Grade A to Grade D.


You will be responsible for the performance, technical and operational running and the ongoing growth and development of this nationally recognised department, delivering performance based on KPI’s and commercial goals set for the financial year and beyond. Ensuring ongoing development of team members, managing of performance to achieve revenue targets.

You will have strong experience in Judicial Review, leading and managing a team of fee earners and support staff in a robust, professional and competent way.


If this sounds like you then apply now


So why should joining Simpson Millar be of interest to you? You’ll work with industry experts who work on high-profile cases and can help to shape and develop your career, giving you the coaching and mentoring that will allow you to flourish, and your caseload will be interesting and importantly manageable.


Salary: A competitive salary plus benefits.


Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assist program and many more….

At Simpson Millar our Culture is key for us, it drives us and makes us who we are. We’re lawyers who exist to help people with their legal needs today and to improve the way the law works for people in the future. We provide trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time.

There is change going on within the legal industry and in our firm too, so we need people who are adaptable to this, who embrace change and see the opportunity. The future of our business is one that is technology and data driven, so we need people who have the mindset and technological expertise to grow with us. But most of all we need team players who will be willing to work with others, but are accountable for their own work, and who want to achieve great results for both our firm and especially our clients.


Diversity and Inclusion


At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm.


If external support is required on a vacancy, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.

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