Simpson Millar Solicitors
Team Leader

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Team Leader - Multi Track EL PL
We're looking for a Team Leader to join our Multi Track EL PL team. The Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring their team delivers high-quality legal services to clients and achieves its financial targets consistently. This will be done through the effective management of resources across the team, being a technical expert supporting, guiding, and developing all team members to enhance their performance.
Under the supervision of the Head of Department, you will drive excellence: conducting 1-2-1's, performance and case reviews, to ensure that all cases are managed to agreed processes, and that key performance indicators are being met and/or exceeded by all team members.
The role will also have a small case load of its own (approximately 25% of your working hours).
Key Responsibilities
- Day to day leadership of the team and providing technical support on EL & PL claims
- Tracking the team's performance
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements through file reviews and technical clinics, managing conflicts of interest, and addressing ethical issues as they arise.
- Assisting with the professional development of team members
- Develop and manage a small caseload of Employers Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) matters.
- Effectively and efficiently conduct cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm
- Develop local business to secure referrals
- Participate in the development, marketing, and success of the department
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Key Requirements
- Must be a grade A Solicitor qualified in England and Wales and hold a current practising certificate.
- Have demonstrated experience in managing an EL/PL caseload
- Demonstrated leadership/management skills
- Demonstrated experience in conducting own advocacy
- Strong business development skills
We are looking for the right person to join our team, as such the successful candidate can be based in any of our offices: Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff, or London.
Why Join Simpson Millar?
At Simpson Millar, you'll be part of a people-focused firm that is committed to delivering exceptional client care while supporting the development and wellbeing of its colleagues. We offer all level 3 employees:
- 27 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days
- We pride ourselves on offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, our hybrid working policy requires employees to attend the office just 2 days per month, however most teams get together once per week and you're more than welcome to attend as much as you like, we encourage you to find the balance that works best for you.
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression and more...


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Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
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