Head of Motoring (Senior Associate/Associate Solicitor)
- High-quality caseload of Motoring offences in a Tier 1 Crime firm
- Genuine progression to step up and lead as Head of Department
- Hybrid working + genuine work-life balance + on-site gym
- High-quality caseload of Motoring offences in a Tier 1 Crime firm
- Genuine progression to step up and lead as Head of Department
- Hybrid working + genuine work-life balance + on-site gym
The Role
A rare and exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Crime Solicitor to join a Leading Tier 1 ranked Crime firm as the Head of their Motoring Department.
You will manage a high-quality caseload spanning drink driving, drug driving, exceptional hardship applications, dangerous driving, serious injury and fatality cases, acting for clients from police station stage through to conclusion.
Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will play a key role in expanding the department, raising your profile as a specialist motoring lawyer, and contributing to business development initiatives with the support of an established marketing function.
This role offers genuine autonomy, hybrid working, a varied and interesting caseload, and the opportunity to shape and develop a growing practice area within a successful, ambitious and supportive firm.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with experience handling motoring law matters
- 3 years PQE+ ideally, but applications accepted at all levels
- Strong technical knowledge of road traffic and motoring offences
- Experience managing a caseload independently
- Confident advocate with strong client-facing skills
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ambitious individual seeking a genuine opportunity to lead and grow a specialist department
The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Market leading salary + generous bonus scheme + benefits
- Opportunity to join a highly-regarded Leading Crime practice
- Hybrid working
- Free on-site gym
- Employee Assistance Programme available to employees and immediate family members
- Regular wellbeing initiatives and activities
- Excellent quality of work
- Significant marketing and business development support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Clear progression prospects
- Opportunity to lead and expand a specialist practice area
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a number of highly regarded practices, advising on strategic and senior legal appointments across the profession.
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Head of Motoring (Senior Associate/Associate Solicitor) in Manchester employer: William James Recruitment
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