Commercial Litigation Partner - Head of Department

About the Job We 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 Role An 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 Candidate Commercial Litigation Partner with strong track record in arbitration Demonstrable experience in scaling and managing teams Commercially astute with drive and ambition to grow a department Excellent organisational skills, being able to balance casework and strategy The Benefits and How to Apply Excellent basic salary dependent on experience, up to £175,000 Fantastic offices in Central Manchester Flexible and hybrid working Supportive and open collaborative culture Clear pathway to equity Apply 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 2975 Email: dawn.everton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Location: Manchester, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025