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Head of Property Disputes

Head of Property Disputes

Legal Pro Recruitment • London, England, UK
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description


Head of Property Disputes (10 PQE)
Location: Carter Lane London (Office-Based/ Hybrid)
Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent
Salary:
140000


About the Role:

We are working with a growing and ambitious London-based firm looking to appoint a Head of Property Litigation / Disputes to lead and develop its department. This is a key strategic hire offering the opportunity to take full ownership of an established team while driving future growth and role will combine high-level leadership responsibilities with hands-on fee earning making it ideal for a senior solicitor with 10 years PQE who can manage complex matters while building and scaling a profitable department. You will be expected to bring work with you or demonstrate a strong track record of generating new business.



Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for leading the department and delivering both strategic and operational success including:

  • Developing and implementing departmental strategy aligned with firm objectives
  • Managing budgets financial performance and recovery of fees
  • Driving business development networking and cross-referrals
  • Overseeing complex property litigation and disputes matters
  • Monitoring KPIs performance metrics and departmental reporting
  • Ensuring compliance with firm policies regulatory standards and audits
  • Leading mentoring and developing a team of solicitors and support staff
  • Supporting recruitment onboarding and training in collaboration with HR
  • Managing departmental risk and improving systems and processes
  • Delivering high standards of client service and communication



Requirements:


  • UK Qualified Solicitor with 10 years PQE
  • Strong technical expertise in property litigation and disputes
  • Proven experience managing or leading a legal team or department
  • Demonstrable business development experience and ability to generate work
  • Strong leadership communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commercially aware with solid financial and analytical ability
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads alongside leadership responsibilities
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail



Benefits and Progression:


  • Highly competitive salary package
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a growing department
  • Clear progression into senior leadership within the firm
  • Hybrid working model post-probation (3 days in office)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment



How to Apply:
Send your CV to and well be in touch.





Required Skills:

UK Qualified Solicitor with 10 years PQE Strong technical expertise in property litigation and disputes Proven experience managing or leading a legal team or department Demonstrable business development experience and ability to generate work Strong leadership communication and relationship-building skills Commercially aware with solid financial and analytical ability Ability to manage complex caseloads alongside leadership responsibilities High level of accuracy and attention to detail


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 140000 - 140000

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