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About Quilombo UK
Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.
By joining us, you will play a pivotal role in our Professional Development Programme (PDP), which supports career changers and newcomers to the UK in bridging employment gaps and tackling discrimination in the job market. We are currently working towards SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) certification to provide formal accreditation for the time our team members spend with us. This will allow participants to count their contribution as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), a vital step for those qualifying via the SQE route. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible community impact while directly enhancing the employability and professional standing of legal professionals.
Head of Department (Legal)
The Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity for a career step-up, providing experience in managing legal teams and departmental operations within a social justice framework. In this Head of Department capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring every individual we support is empowered to achieve their full potential.
Role Purpose
The Head of Department (Legal) oversees a team of dedicated legal professionals and graduates who operate in a capacity similar to paralegals. You will bridge the gap between Directors and the legal team, turning high-level objectives into actionable legal support plans while ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and social justice advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Oversight: Developing and managing the legal department’s roadmap to support Quilombo UK’s social justice initiatives.
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Team Supervision: Overseeing the work of legal graduates, many of whom are working towards their LLM (Master of Laws), ensuring their contributions are technically sound and ethically grounded.
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Departmental Leadership: Coaching the legal team to maintain 100% project visibility and ensuring all work meets the rigorous standards required for future SRA accreditation.
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Social Justice Advocacy: Managing caseloads and research projects that tackle systemic inequalities and discrimination within the community.
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Operational Control: Maintaining 100% visibility of all legal tasks via project management tools and providing weekly reports to Directors on risks, progress, and Work in Progress (WIP).
Additional Professional Benefits
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Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.
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Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, Graphic Design, PR, and Production teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.
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Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.
Financial Incentives
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15% Profit Share: A share of the commission for work carried out, divided among individuals at the HoD level for specific tasks.
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10% Business Development: An additional commission if new work or clients are brought into the organisation independently by the HoD.
Requirements
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A strong legal background (GDL, or equivalent) with a deep commitment to social justice.
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Experience in a supervisory or management role, ideally overseeing paralegals or junior legal researchers.
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A clear understanding of the SRA regulatory framework and the requirements for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).
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Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
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This is a 100% remote-only position.
Selection Process
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Informal interview.
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Requirement of two professional references.
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