OverviewOur international law firm client is seeking a Legal Team Leader to join their energetic and fast-paced Legal Delivery Centre in Birmingham on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.Location: BirminghamHours: 09:30-17:30, hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote) Due to the firm’s ongoing growth, they are looking for someone to join the management team and provide hands-on day-to-day supervision and project management of the firm’s paralegal teams on all projects, including document review and due diligence projects. Legal Team Leader Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise teams of paralegals on multiple projects, including briefing the paralegals to ensure they understand instructions, allocation of work, quality checking, handling queries, and day-to-day supervision, as well as conducting pastoral and professional development conversations.Ensure projects meet deadlines and budget estimates, and manage client needs and expectations at all times.Assist with preparation of briefing notes and worked examples, as required.Coordinate work with outside vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines.Help develop the team’s practical knowledge with legal technology tools, such as automated contract review and contract drafting. Legal Team Leader Skills & RequirementsUK or foreign qualified solicitor (with a current practising certificate) or CILEX lawyer.Experience supervising paralegals, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, is essential.Previous experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate) would be a distinct advantage. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeContract Job functionLegal, Administrative, and Management IndustriesLegal Services, Law Practice, and Administrative and Support Services

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