Chief Legal Officer

22 hours ago

Surrey England, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

Chief Legal Officer

Salary: £80,000 – £120,000

Location: Surrey (office based)

A growing personal injury practice is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to work closely with the owner during a significant period of development and modernisation. This position suits someone experienced in managing legal environments, comfortable leading a team of motivated individuals, and confident supporting a forward-thinking owner focused on growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities


• Advise on legal and governance matters affecting the business


• Lead legal strategy, risk management and compliance in conjunction with the owner and COLP


• Oversee trial performance, attend court and manage counsel


• Support fee earners in achieving targets through guidance, training and structured management


• Manage a developing team of up to 50 staff, including solicitors

Practice Management


• Review and manage tasks typically undertaken by solicitors across the practice


• Assess and manage litigation risk, including prospects of success, limitation and disbursement exposure


• Review liability-denied cases pre-issue to determine suitability for progression to court


• Oversee paralegals on:


• Submission of CNFs/Letters of Claim


• Reviewing liability denials


• Obtaining medical records


• Instructing medical experts

Requirements


• 5 years' PQE as a Solicitor or Barrister in personal injury or a related field


• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols


• Able to run personal injury matters with minimal supervision


• Confident adopting technology and AI in case management systems; development experience beneficial but not essential

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