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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 sensitivityWhat’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 prospectsNote: 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.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details