Head of Foreign Jurisdiction

Thompsons Solicitors; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced solicitor or legal executive for the role of National Coordinator in Foreign Jurisdiction litigation. This pivotal role involves leading a national team, managing cases, and maintaining high standards in legal representation for Trade Unions and their members. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, and extensive experience in personal injury and cross-border cases. Competitive salary and generous benefits including a pension scheme, car allowance, and extensive leave are offered.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

£5,500 car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)

5 days additional leave over Christmas

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial assistance for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in personal injury and disease litigation.
• Extensive expertise in conducting and supervising cross-border cases.
• Ability to implement training and best practices effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national team of case handlers for Foreign Jurisdiction cases.
• Oversee management of Foreign Jurisdiction cases ensuring quality legal advice.
• Act as a national spokesperson on legal developments in Foreign Jurisdiction litigation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are offering a pivotal opportunity to shape the firm’s approach to Foreign Jurisdiction litigation, providing strategic leadership while maintaining a personal caseload. If you are passionate about delivering excellence in legal representation and driving operational improvements, we would love to hear from you.

Thompsons Solicitors is seeking an experienced solicitor or legal executive (National Coordinator) for Foreign Jurisdiction cases to lead a national team of case handlers based in the North West, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal advice to Trade Unions, their members, and private clients. This role involves overseeing the management of the firm’s Foreign Jurisdiction cases handled by the team, devising policies, systems, and best practices for case handling, and driving efficient and cost-effective processes that maximise damages and costs.

You will be responsible for case reviews across the team, acting as a national spokesperson on Foreign Jurisdiction litigation and briefing senior union officials and politicians on legal developments. In addition to coordinating and developing the team, you will conduct a number of cases independently, requiring minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in personal injury and disease litigation, extensive expertise in conducting and supervising all types of cross-border cases, and a strong ability to implement training and best practices. Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and leadership skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Admitted solicitors, FILEX-qualified individuals, or those with equivalent practical experience are encouraged to apply.

What we offer you...

• Generous contributory pension scheme
• £5,500 car allowance
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development

For a confidential conversation, please contact Steve King on 07929 015 230 or [e-mail]