Senior Resource Manager – Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A leading law firm is recruiting a Senior Resource Manager to play a pivotal role within a growing Resource Management function, supporting a busy Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.
This is a high‑impact position for an experienced resource professional who thrives at the intersection of people, data and complex legal work.
The role
As Senior Resource Manager, you will:
* Lead work allocation and utilisation across Litigation & Dispute Resolution, ensuring matters are resourced fairly, efficiently and in line with individual expertise
* Act as a trusted, neutral point of contact between Partners, Associates and HR, balancing client demands with internal capability
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through insight, credibility and commercial awareness
* Use utilisation data and forecasting to anticipate capacity pressures and proactively manage resourcing challenges
* Provide Partners with clear reporting on utilisation, trends and future capacity
* Support the development of fee‑earners by aligning work opportunities with experience, career goals and development needs
* Drive continuous improvement of resourcing processes, championing best practice across the practice area
* Contribute to the wider resource management strategy, helping advance the firm’s long‑term objectives
About you
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience in resource management within a litigation or dispute resolution environment
* Strong analytical capability, with confidence in interpreting utilisation data and translating it into practical decisions
* Gravitas and influence when working with senior stakeholders
* A solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to navigate competing priorities
* Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
* A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in fee‑earner development and client service
Why apply?
* A senior, visible role within a respected law firm
* The opportunity to shape and mature a growing resource management function
* Exposure to complex, high‑value litigation work
* A supportive, inclusive and forward‑thinking culture
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