Legal Director

This Legal Director role in Dispute Resolution is focused on client Ownership: Develop and maintain close relationships with FTSE 100 companies, financial institutions, and major international businesses. It would suit someone who can bring accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication to the role.

Known job details

• Location: Dispute Resolution
• Pay: £90,000 - £120,000
• Work model: Hybrid
• Our client, a prestigious international law firm with 250 years of heritage, is seeking an exceptional Legal Director to join their award‑winning Dispute Resolution team in Manches.
• Innovation Champion: Leverage AI and legal technology to enhance efficiency and client service delivery.
• This is your opportunity to work on market‑defining disputes for FTSE 100 companies, shape client strategy at the highest level, and build your practice within one of the UK's fast.
• Access to cutting‑edge legal technology and specialist support teams.

Likely focus of the role

• Client Ownership: Develop and maintain close relationships with FTSE 100 companies, financial institutions, and major international businesses.
• Leading High-Value Disputes: Manage complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and ADR matters from inception to resolution.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide commercially astute, solutions‑focused advice on fraud, global investigations, finance disputes, competition matters, and technology disputes.

Requirements mentioned

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 8–12+ years' PQE in dispute resolution.
• Demonstrable client relationship skills with experience managing FTSE 100 or equivalent international clients.
• Experience in international arbitration (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, or other major arbitral institutions).