Dispute Resolution Practice Leader — Hybrid/Remote

LegalVision; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contractual sick pay

Paid volunteering

Birthday leave

Annual learning budget

Team socials

Job summary

LegalVision is seeking a versatile dispute resolution lawyer to join as Practice Leader. You will manage a varied caseload from inception to trial, build trusted-advisor relationships with commercial clients, and lead large, complex litigation.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE, capable of mentoring juniors, drafting, negotiating, and delivering strategic advice across industries. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and a chance to shape a fast-growing team;

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE UK qualified lawyer with demonstrated experience in assisting commercial clients (SMEs) in a range of dispute resolution matters; construction disputes would be ideal.
• Proven ability to manage litigious and pre-litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide strategic, practical advice aligned to clients’ broader business objectives.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted-advisor relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and matter management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across a diverse range of industries and adapting quickly to new commercial contexts.
• Team-oriented lawyer who values collaboration, flexibility, and a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing your own varied caseload of litigious and pre-litigation matters from inception right through to trial or resolution.
• Building direct, trusted-advisor relationships with clients, where your strategic advice genuinely shapes business decisions and commercial outcomes.
• Running large, complex commercial litigation.
• Guiding junior lawyers through complex matters, fostering their professional growth and confidence, and reviewing their work.
• Sharing your expertise through articles, webinars and internal training.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation management

Client relationships

Drafting & negotiation

Advocacy

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Education

5+ PQE UK qualified lawyer

Job description

LegalVision is seeking a versatile dispute resolution lawyer to join as Practice Leader. You will manage a varied caseload from inception to trial, build trusted-advisor relationships with commercial clients, and lead large, complex litigation.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE, capable of mentoring juniors, drafting, negotiating, and delivering strategic advice across industries. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and a chance to shape a fast-growing team;