Posted: 15 June
The role
Job Description
Head of Commercial Litigation | Essex
Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits
Location: Essex
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Our client, a highly regarded Essex law firm, is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor to lead and develop its Dispute Resolution department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation lawyer or existing Head of Department looking to join a progressive firm and play a key role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will oversee the department, manage a high-quality caseload, drive business development, and mentor junior team members.
The Role
The successful candidate will handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including:
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Debt recovery
- Professional negligence claims
- Commercial property disputes
- Director and business disputes
- Contentious insolvency matters
- Injunctive relief applications
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- High-value and complex commercial claims
The role will involve managing matters from instruction through to resolution, including negotiation, mediation, ADR, and court proceedings where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing the Commercial Litigation department.
- Managing a complex caseload of commercial disputes.
- Providing strategic and commercially focused legal advice.
- Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Supporting departmental growth and profitability.
- Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal procedures.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to maximise cross-referral opportunities.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- Ideally 8+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation.
- Strong experience handling a broad range of commercial disputes.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proven business development and networking skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities.
- Commercially minded with a strategic approach to litigation.
- Ability to manage complex matters independently.
The Opportunity
- Leadership role within a respected and growing firm.
- Opportunity to shape and develop the department.
- High-quality work and established client base.
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Excellent career progression prospects.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
This role would suit an ambitious senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor seeking a leadership position with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth and success of the department.
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