Senior Litigation Solicitor

Briefed Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial litigation firm is seeking a Head of Recruitment to manage a high-quality caseload and a capable team. This role involves leading day-to-day operations, supervising junior solicitors, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience and strong team management skills, with a clear path to equity for business development success.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Firm-provided tech

Flexible working

Long-term progression opportunity

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the CPR and key Court Guides.
• Experience in commercial disputes is highly desirable.
• Leadership experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of a complex commercial litigation caseload.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Ensure cases progress efficiently and in line with procedural requirements.

Skills

Team management

Commercial litigation

Professional negligence

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Head of Recruitment (Chambers & Secondments)

Our client, a dynamic and growing commercial litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor (c.10 Years' PQE) to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role managing a high-quality caseload and a small, capable team - while playing a pivotal part in the firm's next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work closely with a senior partner, taking ownership of a busy and varied caseload, supported by a talented team consisting of a Senior Associate, Junior Associate, and Trainee Solicitor.

The Work

The caseload includes a diverse mix of:

* Professional negligence claims

* Commercial litigation

* Insolvency-related claims (e.g. against directors for misfeasance)

* Property damage claims (e.g. fire-related)

Who Our Client Is Looking For

Our client is seeking a well-rounded and organised litigator with strong working knowledge of the CPR and key Court Guides. While experience in all practice areas listed is not essential, broad exposure to commercial disputes is highly desirable. Strong team management skills or leadership experience is a must.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the day-to-day running of a complex commercial litigation caseload

* Supervise and develop junior team members

* Ensure cases progress efficiently and in line with procedural requirements

* Support strategic decisions on resourcing and case planning

* Optionally: contribute to business development (with full support if desired)

Business Development & Progression

If the candidate is interested in developing their own business, our client is supportive of this and offers a clear route into equity through business development success. However, the initial focus is on running cases and managing the existing team. Bringing a following is a bonus — our client is happy to provide junior support to help manage such work, provided the candidate retains sufficient capacity to handle and lead the current caseload. The primary objective is to free the partner from day-to-day case management so they can focus on growth.

What Our Client Offers

* Private medical insurance

* Cycle to work scheme

* Firm-provided tech (desktop, phone, laptop as needed)

* Flexible working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

* Genuine long-term progression opportunity, including a path to equity

Interested or know someone suitable? Please contact Elliott Rogers [e-mail] at Briefed Recruitment or call 07393 608402 for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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