Head of Property Litigation

Owen Reed is looking to recruit a Head of Property Litigation to lead and develop the Property Litigation department for a top law firm in London.

This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a qualified solicitor with proven management experience, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team.

As Head of Property Litigation, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the department, delivering outstanding client service, and ensuring operational excellence. You will play a key role in developing people, processes, and performance to meet the firm’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing the department’s strategy in line with company objectives.
• Formulating, agreeing, and delivering annual department budgets.
• Networking internally to build contacts and generate cross-referrals.
• Managing recovery of cash and aged debtors.
• Maintaining and reviewing monthly KPIs and performance reporting.
• Leading successful department audits.
• Ensuring delivery of market-leading client service in line with company policies and procedures.
• Overseeing training, development, and succession planning to maintain technical competence within the team.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating departmental risks.
• Continuously improving systems and processes to increase efficiency, enhance client experience, and reduce risk.
• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Collaborating with HR on training, performance, and probation reviews.
• Providing operational and technical support to the department where required.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a proven track record in litigation, and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing a litigation department or team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex and multiple caseloads.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience influencing and driving cultural and operational change.
• Proven success in external networking and business development, with the ability to generate new workflow for the team.