Head of Commercial Litigation

BCL Private Practice; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Private Practice in Manchester is seeking an established partner to head its Commercial Litigation team, setting strategy and driving growth. This senior role offers the autonomy to shape the department within a growing firm.

You will lead high-value disputes, develop and manage key client relationships, and mentor fee earners while contributing to firm-wide strategy. The firm provides marketing and recruitment support to raise the team profile in the North West.

Qualifications

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner looking to lead a team.
• Proven track record of leading complex disputes.
• Client relationships or a sold network to tap into.
• Experience of managing a team or mentoring juniors.
• Strong profile in the Manchester and North West market.

Responsibilities

• Head the Commercial Litigation team, setting strategy and driving growth
• Lead a portfolio of high-value, complex commercial disputes
• Develop and manage key client relationships, with a clear plan for business development
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy and work with other partners in the senior management team
• Mentor and develop fee earners in the team
• Raise the team profile through measured marketing

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Commercial litigation

Strategy

Job description

Head of Commercial Litigation | Manchester

A highly regarded, ambitious law firm is looking to appoint an established Partner to lead its Commercial Litigation team in Manchester. This is a rare chance to shape the department's strategy and take a senior role in a firm that is investing in growth.

This is a role for an established Partner who has the background and gravitas to lead and shape an existing team.

The role

• Head the Commercial Litigation team, setting strategy and driving growth
• Lead a portfolio of high-value, complex commercial disputes
• Develop and manage key client relationships, with a clear plan for business development
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy and work with other partners in the senior management team
• Mentor and develop fee earners in the team
• Raise the team profile through measured marketing

About you

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner looking to lead a team
• Proven track record of leading complex disputes
• Client relationships or a sold network to tap into
• Experience of managing a team or mentoring juniors
• Strong profile in the Manchester and North West market

This is an opportunity to enter the Partnership, with the autonomy to manage and shape the Commercial Litigation team. In return, you will have full support in terms of marketing and recruitment needs.