Deputy Head of Crime

Our client, ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking an experienced criminal law solicitor (minimum 3 years&rsquo; PQE as Deputy Head of the Leeds Office. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including hybrid working, 28 days&rsquo; holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year, a birthday day off, healthcare, administrative support, a firm-provided computer and mobile, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and many other great incentives.<br> <br> This senior role supports the Head of Office in managing the team, supervising casework, and maintaining high standards of client care and compliance.<br> <br> <strong>About the Firm:</strong><br> A nationally recognised law firm with over 20 years&rsquo; experience, ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and featured in&nbsp;<em>The Times Best Law Firms</em>&nbsp;(2023&ndash;2025). The firm handles both private and publicly funded work and continues to grow nationwide with a team of 200+ professionals.<br> <br> <strong>Key responsibilities for Deputy Head of Crime role:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Support the Head of the Leeds Office in managing and supervising the Leeds Crime team.</li><li>Help allocate and manage workloads to ensure cases progress efficiently.</li><li>Review files regularly to ensure compliance with LAA requirements, SRA standards, and firm policies.</li><li>Provide practical casework support and guidance, including on complex or sensitive matters.</li><li>Mentor and support junior staff, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors.</li><li>Assist with team training and development.</li><li>Support quality assurance through performance monitoring and addressing skills gaps.</li><li>Assist with compliance tasks such as billing, file management, and case closure.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact when the Head of the Leeds Office is absent.</li></ul><strong>Benefits for this Deputy Head of Crime opportunity:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Salary up to &pound;46,000pa</li><li>Your birthday off</li><li>Profit sharing through bonuses</li><li>Pension Scheme with employer contribution</li><li>Health Care</li><li>Admin &nbsp;support</li><li>Firm laptop and mobile phone</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Training and development</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Supportive supervision from mentors</li><li>Appraisals and salary reviews</li><li>Summer and Christmas parties</li><li>Additional perks and benefits</li><li>Competitive training packages</li><li>Modern paperless environment</li><li>Billing/Credit Control team</li></ul>If you're a Deputy Head of Crime ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. &nbsp;Alternatively, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37616.<br> <br> PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.<br> In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003