Head of Property Litigation

Owen Reed Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in London is seeking a Head of Property Litigation to lead and develop its department. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with proven management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include strategic direction, client service excellence, and team development. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence and inspire a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in litigation.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the department’s strategy.
• Manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure market-leading client service.
• Oversee training and team development.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Managing a litigation department

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Business development

Job description

Owen Reed is looking to recruit the Head of Property Litigation to lead and develop the Property Litigation department for a top law firm in London.

This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a qualified solicitor with proven management experience, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team.

The Role

As Head of Property Litigation, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the department, delivering outstanding client service, and ensuring operational excellence. You will play a key role in developing people, processes, and performance to meet the firm’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing the department’s strategy in line with company objectives.

• Formulating, agreeing, and delivering annual department budgets.

• Networking internally to build contacts and generate cross-referrals.

• Managing recovery of cash and aged debtors.

• Maintaining and reviewing monthly KPIs and performance reporting.

• Leading successful department audits.

• Ensuring delivery of market-leading client service in line with company policies and procedures.

• Overseeing training, development, and succession planning to maintain technical competence within the team.

• Identifying, managing, and mitigating departmental risks.

• Continuously improving systems and processes to increase efficiency, enhance client experience, and reduce risk.

• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

• Collaborating with HR on training, performance, and probation reviews.

• Providing operational and technical support to the department where required.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a proven track record in litigation, and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent.

• Proven experience managing a litigation department or team.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex and multiple caseloads.

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving ability.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

• Experience influencing and driving cultural and operational change.

• Proven success in external networking and business development, with the ability to generate new workflow for the team.