Legal Manager - Litigation

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. This role involves leading a team, managing a varied caseload, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE and be prepared to take on managerial responsibilities in a supportive work environment. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Free parking onsite

Referral bonuses up to 500

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx equivalent with strong legal knowledge.
• Managerial experience or readiness to step into management.
• Excellent drafting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily casework and team workloads.
• Lead and mentor staff through performance reviews.
• Handle complex landlord and tenant litigation cases.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Tools

Legal systems

Job description

Legal Manager - Litigation
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday
Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays, Free parking onsite

Are you currently supervising a team and looking for your next step in your career? Or perhaps you are a manager seeking a friendly, local employer? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a specialist law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join as a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. You will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, manage a varied caseload and ensure efficient department operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily casework and team workloads
• Lead and mentor staff, including performance reviews and leave management
• Review and update departmental processes, templates, and time recording
• Handle defended and complex landlord and tenant litigation cases
• Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court procedures
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties
• Manage client complaints and reporting processes
• Attend legal updates and training

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) or CILEx equivalent
• Managerial experience or readiness to move into management
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
• Understanding of landlord and tenant law (training provided if needed)
• Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills
• Confident IT user, familiar with legal systems
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ready to take a leadership role within a specialist litigation team.

Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefits

Extra Information:

• Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details)
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.