Litigation Solicitor - Head of Department

G2 Legal; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Taunton is seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to become Head of Department. This role involves specialisation in civil and commercial litigation, with management of an existing team. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience handling litigation and should be qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a chance for rapid progression within the firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in Service Insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience handling civil & commercial litigation, ideally including employment law.
• Experience managing teams is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in dispute resolution.
• Manage the existing team of Litigation Solicitors.
• Build on the firm's reputation.

Skills

Litigation handling

Dispute resolution

Team management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Job Description

Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Head of Department

Location :

Taunton (other locations available in Somerset)

Hours :

Ideally full time, potential for p / time

Solicitor or Legal Executive

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 the existing team of Litigation Solicitors
• Build on the already 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 programme to g...