Director - Finance Litigation

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking a highly motivated Director for their Finance Litigation team. This role involves managing complex, high-value litigation cases and providing strategic legal advice while emphasizing team development and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE in finance litigation, excellent communication and advocacy skills, and a proactive approach to client relationships. The position is hybrid-based, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with a strong background in finance litigation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale actions.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex finance litigation matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice on risk management and fraud-related losses.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Take ownership of day-to-day management and supervision of cases.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Finance litigation expertise

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Team development

Job description

Why join us?

DWF is seeking a highly motivated, commercially astute Director to join our market‑leading Finance Litigation team in Manchester.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex, high‑value finance litigation and advisory matters across a wide range of actions, including motor finance and asset finance litigation, fraud and mis‑selling claims. To include playing a key role managing a wider team.

Whilst the team operates as a nationally structured team supporting the wider DWF regional offices throughout the UK, this role is based in our Manchester office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Where appropriate, lead and manage a caseload of complex finance litigation matters; otherwise act as the day‑to‑day lead on larger or more complex matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on risk management, including the detection, prevention, and recovery of fraud‑related losses; and the strategic handling of mis‑selling waves, systems, procedures, and PR risk.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Take ownership of day‑to‑day management and supervision of cases in the team and the client reporting requirements.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches, thought leadership, and networking.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• 8+ years PQE with a strong background in finance litigation.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale actions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to mentoring and team development.

Desirable

• It would be helpful, but it is not essential, to have experience in multi‑jurisdictional disputes, High Court injunctions and commercial insolvency.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.