Reference: 1512Business Manager - Dispute ResolutionWe're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Business Manager to join our Dispute Resolution department.This is a highly visible role where you'll work alongside the Head of Department, Partners and Business Services leaders to shape strategy, drive performance and help the department achieve its ambitions. The opportunityAs Business Manager, you'll help the department grow by turning strategic priorities into practical plans that support sustainable growth, strong financial performance and the continued development of our people. You'll work across workforce planning, talent development and engagement initiatives, helping to create an environment where colleagues can build skills, deepen expertise and achieve their potential. You'll also play a key role in helping the department create lasting impact. Working closely with finance, business development and legal teams, you'll use insight, data and commercial thinking to support decision-making, improve operational performance and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients in increasingly complex and fast-moving markets.Whether leading change initiatives, supporting engagement activities or facilitating collaboration between teams, you'll help create an inclusive environment where ideas are valued and people can do their best work.Driving departmental financial performance, budgeting and profitability initiatives.Supporting workforce planning, engagement, talent development and lateral hiring activity. Partnering with Business Development and leadership teams to deliver departmental growth plans and client experience initiatives.Championing innovation, digital enablement, change programmes and continuous improvement.Experience of business planning, organisational development, change management and stakeholder engagement will be highly valued. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, taking ownership and helping others succeed.Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firm to Work At' - five years running'Law Firm of the Year' at the Legal Business Awards 2025'Sustainable Business of the Year' at the Bristol Legal Awards 2025Investors in People Platinum accreditationA full overview of our benefits and rewards can be found in the Working at Burges Salmon section of our careers website.Business professional Team:Dispute Resolution PQE:N/A Location:Bristol Terms:Permanent
Business Manager - Full-time in Bristol employer: Burges Salmon
Burges Salmon is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to lead high-impact projects and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment that values efficiency and client experience. Located in a vibrant city, the firm offers a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful legal work.
