🚀 Now Hiring : Head of Department – Child Care (Public Law) Remote / Hybrid | Senior Leadership | National Law Firm Harkaye is partnering exclusively with a nationally respected law firm to appoint a visionary leader to oversee their high-performing Child Care (Public Law) team. This is your chance to shape the future of a nationally recognised department , leading strategy, people, performance, and growth while making a real impact for clients and the legal profession. Why You’ll Love This Role

Lead a top-performing national Child Care team Full strategic and operational ownership Flexible, modern working (remote / hybrid) Competitive salary + performance bonus Strong infrastructure : Finance, HR, Risk, IT, L&D support Meaningful, high-impact caseload and clients

What You’ll Do

Drive strategy, commercial performance, and operational excellence Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team Oversee budgets, billing, and compliance (Lexcel, LAA) Build external profile and lead business development Collaborate with internal teams to support growth and innovation

What You’ll Bring

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE in Child Care / Public Law Proven leadership in a legal setting Strong commercial and Legal Aid / public law knowledge Excellent people management, communication, and compliance skills Values-driven, outcomes-focused leadership

💡 Step into a role where your leadership shapes a nationally recognised department and drives real impact. 📩 Submit your CV today or contact Harkaye for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr