Commercial 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.

To learn more or for a confidential discussion, please get in touch:

Ellie Marshall

Ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com

07383 821952

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