Litigation Solicitor in Essex

Head of Litigation Chelmsford, Essex Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive DOE + Leadership Opportunity Lead and Grow a Successful Litigation Department A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established and ambitious law firm in Chelmsford as Head of Litigation. This is a key leadership appointment for a commercially minded solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE who is looking to take ownership of a growing department, lead a team of legal professionals and play an integral role in the firm's continued success. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and client relationship skills, helping to drive the department forward while maintaining exceptional standards of legal service. The Role As Head of Litigation, you will oversee a varied caseload of contentious matters while providing strategic direction and support to the wider team. Responsibilities will include: Managing a broad range of litigation matters from instruction through to resolution. Supervising and mentoring solicitors, paralegals and support staff. Leading the development and growth of the Litigation Department. Maintaining and developing key client rel...