Commercial Litigation Partner - Head of Department
William James Recruitment - Manchester, England
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About the JobWe are pleased to present this opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Partner to head up the commercial disputes team in a top tier law firm.The RoleAn exceptional opportunity has arisen to lead a thriving Dispute Resolution team within a modern, corporate law firm. The department handles a wide variety of disputes, including commercial litigation, corporate litigation, shareholder and contract disputes, debt recovery, defamation, and arbitration.As Head of Department, you will set the strategic direction of the team, oversee high-value and complex matters, and mentor an already established group of junior solicitors. This is a career-defining chance to scale a growing team and shape a practice.The CandidateCommercial Litigation Partner with strong track record in arbitrationDemonstrable experience in scaling and managing teamsCommercially astute with drive and ambition to grow a departmentExcellent organisational skills, being able to balance casework and strategyThe Benefits and How to ApplyExcellent basic salary dependent on experience, up to £175,000Fantastic offices in Central ManchesterFlexible and hybrid workingSupportive and open collaborative cultureClear pathway to equityApply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact: Dawn Everton (Retained Consultant)Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0757 206 2975Email:
Created: 2025-07-20