Job Description

Reference: LWMPCARTL

This role involves but is not limited to:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing a department strategy to support and deliver our company strategy.
• Formulating, agreeing and delivering annual department budgets.
• Networking internally to build contacts and generate cross referrals
• Managing recovery of cash and aged debtors.
• Investigating and pursuing claims arising from business and personal failures, such as misfeasance, transactions at an undervalue, preferential payments, and wrongful or fraudulent trading.
• Developing, maintaining and reviewing monthly department KPIs and performance reporting.
• Passing department audits.
• Servicing clients in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Delivering market-leading levels of customer service and communication.
• Ensuring technical competence through adequate training, support and succession planning.
• Understanding and managing department risks.
• Promoting company vision and values.
• Continually improving systems and processes to increase efficiency, improve customer experience and reduce risk.
• Assisting with recruitment within the commercial litigation department.
• Liaising with HR in relation to departmental training requirements.
• Providing technical and operational support to the department where required.
• Working with HR to ensure that all probation periods are dealt with effectively.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with PQE
• Ability to lead and develop a Team
• Previous contentious insolvency experience with ability to run own caseload
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to handle complex and multiple case loads
• Experience of managing a department
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills
• Ability to influence and drive mind-set change at all levels
• Proven track record of external networking, demonstrating the ability to increase workflow for a team

What is it like working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We don’t just settle for excellence; we Aspire, Integrate, Innovate, and Commit. As Head of Department, you will:

• Lead with Autonomy: Develop and implement the annual department strategy and budget.
• Innovate Systems: Continually refine our processes and leverage the latest legal technology to deliver market-leading client service.
• Mentor Talent: Shape the careers of the next generation of property litigators through proactive training and succession planning.
• Influence Change: Join a dynamic management team where you are empowered to drive mindset changes at all levels of the business.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Fee Earner reward Scheme
• Financial Incentives relevant to role
• Healthcare Plan
• Hybrid working
• Internal and External Training and Development

How to Apply

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