Full job descriptionCommercial Litigation Partner / Head of Department
Nottingham | £120,000 – £130,000+ + Bonus


A leading national Legal 500 law firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Head of Department to lead and grow its Dispute Resolution team in Nottingham.


This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor ready to step into a senior leadership role, with full autonomy to shape, develop and expand a team over the next 3–5 years across multiple office locations.


The Opportunity


You will take on a strategic leadership position, overseeing an established Dispute Resolution team currently made up of four fee earners and legal support staff, with clear plans for growth.


The role will involve:


*Leading and developing the Commercial Litigation team
*Managing and growing key client relationships
*Handling a broad caseload of high-quality commercial disputes
*Working closely with other departments to maximise cross-referral opportunities
*Playing a key role in the firm’s wider strategic growth plans


This is a genuine opportunity to build and shape a department, with clear progression and long-term career prospects.


About You


*You will be an experienced Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor with:
*Strong technical expertise across contractual and tortious disputes
*Proven experience in business development and winning new work
*Demonstrable leadership and team management experience
*Excellent knowledge of court procedures and ADR
*A proactive and commercially minded approach
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
*The ability to mentor, motivate and grow a team


What’s on Offer


*£120,000 – £130,000+ salary, plus bonus
*30 days annual leave + bank holidays+ Xmas closure
*Additional day for your birthday
*Private healthcare for you and your family
*Healthcare cashback plan
*5% matched pension
*Option to buy additional holiday
*Life assurance (4x salary)
*Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
*Paid volunteer days
*Quarterly social events
*Cycle to work scheme
*Enhanced maternity leave
*Electric vehicle scheme
*Tech and home scheme
*Free independent financial advice
*Discounted legal fees and free will services


If you are looking for a role where you can truly lead, influence and build something, this is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, ambitious firm at a senior level.


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