Head of Commercial Litigation (Insolvency Focus) - 10+ PQE
Location: Carter Lane, London (Office-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £120,000 - £125,000
About the Role
We are working with a growing and ambitious London-based firm seeking a Head of Commercial Litigation with strong insolvency experience to lead and develop its disputes offering. This is a key leadership hire, offering the opportunity to take ownership of an established team while driving strategic growth and financial performance.This role combines departmental leadership with hands-on fee earning, making it ideal for a senior solicitor with 10+ years PQE who is confident handling complex commercial disputes and contentious insolvency matters. You will be expected to bring work with you or demonstrate a proven ability to generate new business and build a profitable practice.
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
- Handling complex commercial litigation and contentious insolvency matters
- Investigating and pursuing claims arising from insolvency, including misfeasance, transactions at undervalue, preferential payments, and wrongful or fraudulent trading
- 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
- Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years PQE
- Strong technical expertise in commercial litigation and contentious insolvency
- 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 info@legalprorecruitment.com and we'll be in touch.