Senior Director of Public Law and Human Rights
4 weeks ago
Job Description
This is a senior role in our award-winning Public Law practice area, responsible for providing leadership to a team of Solicitors, Legal Executives, and paralegals/assistants. The successful candidate will have strong experience in Judicial Review leading and managing a team of fee earners and support staff.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver performance based on KPIs and commercial goals set for the financial year and beyond.
- Ensure ongoing development of team members, managing of performance to achieve revenue targets.
- Lead and manage a team of fee earners and support staff in a robust, professional, and competent way.
About Us
Simpson Millar is a law firm that provides trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected.
Benefits
- A competitive salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- The option to buy and sell holidays.
- Hybrid working.
- Company pension.
- Sick pay.
- Life assurance.
- Employee assist program.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with strong experience in Judicial Review, who can lead and manage a team of fee earners and support staff in a robust, professional, and competent way. You will need to be adaptable to change and have a technology-driven mindset.
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