Head of Dispute Resolution Lawyer

Company: Bewley Recruitment
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Overview

In Plymouth, you will lead the Dispute Resolution team to drive a high-quality civil and commercial litigation practice. You will shape client relationships and oversee a talented group delivering exceptional courtroom and negotiation outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on litigation direction, contributing to the firm’s growth and reputation. This is a chance to influence major disputes while working in a supportive, career‑driving environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • extremely competitive salary and package
  • career progression opportunities
  • fantastic working environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the dispute resolution team and its caseload
  • Oversee civil and commercial litigation matters
  • Develop and strengthen client relationships and business opportunities
  • Provide strategic direction, quality control, and mentoring for junior lawyers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery
  • Represent the department in firm-wide initiatives and client pitches

Key requirements

  • Qualified solicitor, legal executive or equivalent
  • Extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation
  • Proven leadership or people-management capability
  • Strong client-relations and business development mindset
  • relationship building
  • stakeholder management
  • clear communication
  • civil litigation
  • commercial litigation
  • dispute resolution

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Posted: October 1st, 2026