Senior Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lead

Legal Southwest Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution to lead and grow its contentious practice. The role combines high-quality fee-earning work with team leadership, business development and strategic growth of the department.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex matters while supporting and developing the wider team and driving the department forward.

Qualifications

• Significant litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Experience leading a team and developing junior lawyers.
• Strong client relationship management and business development focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the litigation team and steer the department.
• Develop and grow a high-quality contentious practice.
• Manage a varied caseload and supervise complex matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues and allocate work effectively.
• Build relationships with clients and professional networks.

Skills

Leadership

Client care

Negotiation

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive rights

Job description

Legal Southwest Ltd in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution to lead and grow its contentious practice. The role combines high-quality fee-earning work with team leadership, business development and strategic growth of the department.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex matters while supporting and developing the wider team and driving the department forward.