Head of Dispute Resolution

Location: Banbury with hybrid working

Salary up to £70,000 per annum

We are working with a well-established, highly regarded, multi-office law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to lead their Dispute Resolution Department across their branch network. 

What’s involved?

• Leading and managing the Dispute Resolution Department, including financial management and budgeting, compliance, mentoring and development of the Dispute Resolution team.

• Managing your own dispute resolution caseload of civil litigation matters
• Drafting of correspondence, briefs, court documents, attendance notes and statements of evidence.
• Keeping clients updated regarding courses of action, likely outcomes and costs involved
• Liaising with experts, enquiry agents, costs draftspersons and counsel
• Conducting advocacy 
• Overseeing and monitoring the department’s budget
• Ensuring department staff have clear training and development plans
• Conducting performance and file reviews for all team members.

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates are likely to have:

• Qualified status – solicitor or chartered legal executive
• Sound experience of running a dispute resolution caseload, leading on complex matters
• The ability to lead and inspire a team
• Full clean driving license and use of a car
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to treat clients with sensitivity

What’s on offer?

This is a full-time permanent job, working 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

Homeworking will be accommodated 2 days per week, following initial onboarding period

The role is offered with a fabulous benefits package which includes:

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Company sick pay and pension
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• 3x salary life assurance
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Free parking
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• Excellent career prospects

Note: Salary is given as a guideline, in line with market rate, and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information above is correct to the best of our knowledge.