Head of Litigation

Head of Litigation

We are working on a new and exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a growing team in a lead role. This role is within a progressive and forward thinking firm offering high quality contentious work within a dynamic and innovative environment. The work ranges to include Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Data Breach and Financial Mis-selling.

If you are at a senior level with experience of hiring and managing a team within a legal environment, this is a unique role offering high level work and progression prospects.

The Firm
This firm can offer the opportunity to:
· Join a leading brand offering high quality legal advice within a legal setting
· Be part of a forward thinking and innovative environment
· Help to grow and develop a team, offering high quality legal advice
· Work in a friendly and collaborative North West team with ambitious growth plans

The Opportunity
Specific responsibilities of the role include:
· Manage a team of lawyers in providing a range of litigation advice
· Take responsibility for growth of the team, including recruitment, appropriate supervision, identifying training needs and acting as a point of escalation from team members dealing with more complex legal issues
· Manage client requirements and business needs, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources to meet client requirements
· Project manage client requirements and internal stakeholders across the business

The Candidate
Requirements for this role include:
· Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years' PQE gained either in-house or private practice
· Previous experience managing a team within a legal environment, including implementing processes to drive efficiencies, working towards KPI's and SLA's
· Experience in growing a team, managing and offering support and mentoring to junior team members
· An ability to identify training needs, offering coaching and more structured training programmes where required
· Excellent leadership skills, working in an approachable and friendly manner
· A positive attitude and excellent time management skills, to manage conflicting responsibilities within a fast paced and dynamic environment
· Work effectively in building relationships with clients and key stakeholders across the business
· A team player with an adaptable and flexible approach inspiring confidence and a positive culture throughout the team

This is a role offering a real opportunity to make an impact within a growing firm. Work in a friendly and collaborative environment with like minded lawyers, but with a unique opportunity to shape a new team for the future.

If you would like further information, please provide your CV or contact Clara Rogers for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.