Head of Dispute Resolution
15 days ago
Farnham
Job Title: Head of Dispute ResolutionSalary: up to £85,000 Overview: We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded solicitor to lead our Dispute Resolution Department. With expertise spanning both contentious and non-contentious work, the Head of Dispute Resolution will oversee a wide variety of legal services including commercial litigation, contract disputes, and corporate advisory matters. This senior role combines leadership, technical excellence, client relationship development, and business growth responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Departmental Oversight • Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing Dispute Resolution team., • Manage workflow allocation, staff supervision, and performance reviews., • Cultivate a supportive, professional culture with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and client care., • Drive cross-departmental collaboration,, • Handle a broad range of litigation and advisory matters, including:, • Contractual and commercial disputes, • Shareholder and partnership disputes, • Professional negligence, • Construction and engineering disputes, • Contentious probate and trust matters, • Maintain and develop strong relationships with new and existing clients., • Provide clear, pragmatic advice and high levels of personal service., • Ensure compliance with SRA Code of Conduct, AML regulations, and firm policies., • Conduct regular file reviews and supervise case progression and risk assessments., • Actively contribute to the firm’s business development strategy., • Develop new streams of work through networking, client recommendations, and thought leadership., • Monitor and report on departmental budgets, WIP, and billing targets., • Support pricing strategies and cost estimates., • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), with at least 10+ years’ PQE., • Strong track record in both contentious and non-contentious commercial work., • Prior leadership or team management experience within a law firm environment.