Head of Litigation

Head of Litigation

About the Role:

This is a rare senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Commercial Litigation lawyer who wants more than a traditional partnership track. The role offers the mandate to build lead and grow a litigation practice as a business within a business backed by the infrastructure reputation and client base of a well-established corporate and commercial law firm.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director you will take full ownership of the Commercial Litigation practice-its strategy performance profitability and people. You will act as the primary strategic advisor on complex matters mentor and develop junior lawyers and play a critical role in shaping the firms future growth.

This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with strong commercial instincts leadership ambition and an entrepreneurial mindset who is seeking genuine autonomy financial upside and a clear pathway to equity.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Leadership

• Take full responsibility for the strategic direction performance and growth of the Commercial Litigation group.

Matter Ownership

• Lead and manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution acting as the primary strategic advisor to clients.

Practice Development

• Build and manage your client base by leveraging existing relationships while actively developing new referral networks and opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth with business development outcomes directly linked to your bonus structure.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with Corporate Advisory and Commercial teams to secure and deliver high-value cross-practice mandates.

Talent Development

• Supervise mentor and empower junior lawyers building a high-performing litigation team and future leaders of the firm.

Thought Leadership

• Enhance profile and credibility through articles presentations seminars and industry engagement positioning yourself as a recognised authority in your field.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee practice management ensuring efficient matter administration and achievement of individual and team financial targets that unlock earnings potential.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Minimum 7 years post-admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation matters independently.
• Proven leadership capability including mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills with a history of successful client outcomes.
• High commercial acumen with the ability to understand broader business implications and opportunities.
• A proven track record-or strong aptitude-for business development team building and revenue growth.

Why You Should Join:

This role is designed for lawyers who want control upside and impact-not just another title.

True Financial Upside

• Competitive base salary plus an uncapped performance-based bonus directly tied to the profitability and growth of your practice.
• Your earning potential increases in direct proportion to the value you create.

Genuine Autonomy

• Full authority to shape the strategic and operational direction of the litigation practice.
• The freedom to build a team define priorities and grow your practice your way.

Accelerated Pathway to Equity

• A clear transparent and merit-based pathway to Principal/Equity Partner for sustained performance and contribution.

Built-In Leverage

• Access to a respected brand established client base administrative support and strong cross-referral network-so you can focus on high-value legal work and client acquisition.

Work-Life Integration

• Flexible working arrangements designed to support long-term performance without burnout.

Culture That Backs Leaders

• A collaborative inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values initiative thought leadership and entrepreneurial thinking.