Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution
3 days ago
About Flint Bishop
Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a 'leading firm' by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Our outstanding quality of staff and service levels is underlined by our ISO quality assurance accreditations, industry awards, and peer ranking.
What We Offer
We provide clear advice that helps clients achieve their goals effectively. Our talented team works collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload of commercial litigation matters;
- Set and present an annual strategic plan for the Commercial Dispute Resolution department;
- Assist with annual budget review process and hold a monthly departmental meeting to report on team performance;
- Provide supervision of matters for more junior fee-earners and drive performance of the team to achieve continued financial growth YOY.
Qualifications & Experience
- A qualified senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE;
- Excellent leadership skills and previous experience leading a team of legal professionals;
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload;
- A sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite and case management systems.
Benefits & Salary
We offer a competitive salary of £85,000 per annum, along with attractive benefits including bonus potential, great working environment at our Derby Head offices, onsite car parking, career development opportunities, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday, 1 week's holiday carry over, extra day off for your birthday, staff card discount scheme for local shops, and staff discounts on legal services.
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