Head of Litigation

G2 Legal Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm is seeking a Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Legal Executive in Taunton, with potential to progress to Head of Department. You will specialise in dispute resolution, manage a team, and contribute to the firm's reputation. The role requires being a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 6 years' experience in litigation. A competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement are offered, alongside generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Death in Service Insurance

Xmas and New Year closure

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience handling litigation.
• Experience managing teams encouraged.
• Willingness to step up to Head of Department role.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in dispute resolution.
• Work autonomously while leading a team.
• Build on the firm's good reputation.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

Team management

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Legal Executive – IdeallyHead of Department role

Location: Taunton (other locations available in Somerset)

Hours: IdeallyFull Time, potential for p/time

What's on Offer?

• Progress quickly to Head of Department, if not immediately
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Xmas and New Year closure
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service Insurance
• Hybrid working

What will you do?

• Specialise in dispute resolution
• Work autonomously (support is available)
• Your work will include both civil & commercial litigation (& potentially employment law)
• Manage theexisting team of Litigation Solicitors
• Build on thealready good reputation of the firm & department

What do you need?

• To be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Ideally 6+ years’ experience handling litigation
• Those who have previously managed teams are encouraged to apply, but if you are a senior Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for that next step up to a Head of Department role, then do get in touch as you will be entered into a training programmeto get where you need to be

What next?

• Click on apply now to send your CV across
• Or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this and other vacancies across the South West region

We lookforward to hearing from you.