DWF

Director – Finance Litigation

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Where appropriate, lead and manage a caseload of complex finance litigation matters; otherwise act as the day-to-day lead on larger or more complex matters.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to clients on risk management, including the detection, prevention, and recovery of fraud-related losses; and the strategic handling of mis-selling waves, systems, procedures, and PR risk.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality delivery.
  • Take ownership of day-to-day management and supervision of cases in the team and the client reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches, thought leadership, and networking.

Requirements

  • 8+ years PQE with a strong background in finance litigation.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale actions.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
  • Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to mentoring and team development.
  • Desirable It would be helpful, but it is not essential, to have experience in multi-jurisdictional disputes, High Court injunctions and commercial insolvency.
Benefits
  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
  • If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
finance litigationdraftinganalytical skillsadvocacy skillsrisk managementfraud detectionmis-sellingcommercial insolvencymulti-jurisdictional disputesHigh Court injunctions
Soft skills
client relationship managementcommunication skillsproactive approachcollaborative approachmentoringteam developmentleadershipsupervisionbusiness developmentnetworking