Job Description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Legal Services Team Leader to join a top law firm in Birmingham. This is an excellent role for a qualified lawyer with proven supervisory experience to take on a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced and innovative environment.
As Team Leader, you will oversee their centralised paralegal teams (both permanent and contract) across a wide variety of projects, including large-scale document review and due diligence matters for all Practice Groups. The role offers exposure to diverse sectors, dynamic work, and the chance to develop cutting-edge expertise in legal technology, including AI-driven document review and automated contract drafting tools.
You will work closely with management and the Legal Operations teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services while supporting the development and well-being of your team. You will also contribute to business development, marketing, and recruitment initiatives, gaining a broad understanding of the wider business.
The role:

• Supervising teams of paralegals on multiple projects, including briefing, work allocation, quality assurance, addressing queries, and day-to-day oversight.
• Leading pastoral and professional development conversations with paralegals.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest client standards.
• Supporting the development of best practice guides, briefing notes, and worked examples.
• Coordinating with external vendors, managing deadlines, and ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Building knowledge and capability in emerging legal technology tools.
• Assisting with resource planning across the team.

About you:

• UK or Foreign Qualified Solicitor (with current practising certificate) or CILEX lawyer.
• Demonstrable experience supervising junior lawyers and/or paralegals (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent projects.
• Experience across multiple practice areas such as Litigation, Corporate, or Real Estate; transactional experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A proactive approach, with an enthusiasm for innovation and technology in legal services.

This is a rare opportunity for a Lawyer take on a pivotal leadership role in a top, international law firm, working at the forefront of legal service delivery in a collaborative, forward-thinking team with an excellent work-life balance. Please apply today to find out more!
As part of EJ Legal's candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.
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Whether you are planning a career move, or you are looking to hire permanent or temporary legal talent or you are simply interested in finding out more about the legal marketplace, both in house and in private practice, you have come to the right place.
Why Use EJ Legal?
EJ Legal was set up in 1992 as a specialist legal recruitment agency - one of the first in the country. From the outset our aim was to provide a highly focussed service: we specialise in finding private practice solicitors jobs in London and the South East at partner and assistant level, and in moving solicitors into in house roles in the financial services sector and in commerce and industry. We are one of the leading legal recruitment agencies in London and we are recognised throughout the industry for the level of commitment we bring to the recruitment process, our exceptionally high ratio of successful, long term introductions and our innovative approach to addressing the needs of both our candidates and our clients.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 400 2000 Location 55-57 High Holborn
London
London
WC1V 6DX
United Kingdom
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