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Head of Litigation and Disputes
5+ PQE Devon Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working
An established law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation and 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
- Manage a varied caseload of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including complex and high-value disputes
- Provide clear, commercial legal advice to clients
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, and settlement agreements
- Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and related proceedings
- Lead, mentor, and develop fee earners and support staff
- Contribute to departmental business planning and growth strategies
- Build relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts
- Attend networking and business development events
- Support the achievement of departmental financial targets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements
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About You
- A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant litigation experience
- Experienced in handling contentious matters from instruction to conclusion
- Technically strong with excellent knowledge of civil litigation and dispute resolution
- A confident leader with experience supervising or mentoring colleagues
- Commercially aware with strong business development skills
- An excellent communicator, negotiator, and advocate
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional Christmas and birthday leave
- Private health insurance
- Monthly wellness leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular social and networking events
- Ongoing career development opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to shape and lead a growing Litigation and Disputes team within a supportive and forward-thinking law firm.
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