At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic Litigation team while managing complex disputes.
- Company: Established law firm in Devon with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private health insurance, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities and regular social events.
- Why this job: Shape the future of litigation in a forward-thinking environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Job Description
Head of Litigation & Disputes | 5+ PQE | Devon | Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working
/n An established law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation & Disputes to lead and grow its Litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation lawyer looking to combine high-quality fee-earning work with leadership, business development, and strategic responsibility.
The Role /n
- Manage a varied caseload of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including complex and high-value disputes /n
- Provide clear, commercial legal advice to clients /n
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and settlement agreements /n
- Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and related proceedings /n
- Lead, mentor, and develop fee earners and support staff /n
- Contribute to departmental business planning and growth strategies /n
- Build relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts /n
- Attend networking and business development events /n
- Support the achievement of departmental financial targets /n
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements
About You /n
- A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant litigation experience /n
- Experienced in handling contentious matters from instruction to conclusion /n
- Technically strong with excellent knowledge of civil litigation and dispute resolution /n
- A confident leader with experience supervising or mentoring colleagues /n
- Commercially aware with strong business development skills /n
- An excellent communicator, negotiator, and advocate
Benefits /n
- Competitive salary /n
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays /n
- Additional Christmas and birthday leave /n
- Private health insurance /n
- Monthly wellness leave /n
- Cycle to work scheme /n
- Regular social and networking events /n
- Ongoing career development opportunities
/n This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to shape and lead a growing Litigation & Disputes team within a supportive and forward-thinking law firm.
/n e NL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission.
As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days.
If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
/n At e NL we value diversity and inclusion.
We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Head of Litigation & Disputes in Plymouth employer: Executive Network Legal Limited
Executive Network Legal Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong focus on hybrid working, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and wellness support, the firm fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture where experienced solicitors can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the field of dispute resolution.
Contact Details:
Executive Network Legal Limited Recruitment Team
