Head of Litigation

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-friendly firm in South Manchester is seeking a Head of Litigation with over 5 years of PQE. Offering a flexible and supportive work environment, this role provides an exceptional opportunity to grow within the firm while managing a varied caseload, including high-net-worth clients and commercial disputes. The firm stands out for its emphasis on staff welfare and offers competitive salaries along with an attractive bonus scheme.

Benefits

Above market rate salary

Market-leading bonus scheme

Clear pathway to progression

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in litigation required.
• Direct client interaction experience needed.
• Excellent communication and empathetic skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow the litigation department and manage existing cases.
• Tailor caseload based on the candidate’s experience.
• Cover civil and commercial disputes across various sectors.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Client communication

Litigation expertise

Education

5+ years PQE as a Litigation Solicitor

Job description

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Head of Litigation | Friendly & Flexible Practice | Market Leading Bonus Scheme

This practice boasts a heritage of 30+ years in the Manchester area and is now looking to grow with a Head of Litigation to join their team in South Manchester.

With work coming from the property, private client, and commercial teams, this firm is seeking someone to harness an existing caseload and grow the department and team.

The firm:

This family-friendly firm offers expertise across key practice areas including property, litigation, private client, and family law. They focus on individual services and encourage internal cross-referral work, creating a sense of client familiarity across departments, which is rare in larger practices in the North West.

The firm has a strong reputation for staff welfare, with the managing partner regularly checking in with fee-earners and paralegals. They provide a bespoke working environment, avoiding the traditional 'cog in a wheel' structure.

Staff welfare is central to their success, offering flexibility such as part-time and remote working options several days a week.

Based in South Manchester, the firm has access to high-net-worth clients, providing high-quality work for fee-earners.

The role:

The firm seeks to appoint a Head of Litigation to expand their presence in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity as they establish themselves as experts in Private Client, Real Estate, and Litigation, including property disputes.

The department is flexible and willing to tailor a caseload to the experience of the right candidate, covering civil and commercial disputes across various sectors.

This role offers a chance to grow and develop within a supportive, family-friendly environment in an affluent suburban area of South Manchester.

Requirements:

• 5+ years PQE as a Litigation Solicitor
• Experience dealing directly with clients
• Empathetic and friendly approach to sensitive matters

What's on offer:

• Above market rate salary with excellent benefits
• Market-leading bonus scheme surpassing city-based firms
• Clear pathway to progression to head of department
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements