Disputes Manager: Global Elite Thought Leader boutique

Company: HAYS

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Location: London

Job Description:

Exclusive opportunity in a challenger firm.

Your new companyMy client is a newly-formed breakaway boutique with a strong European presence. The lead Partner is Global Elite Thought Leader status in several Lexology categories and is recognised as a world-leading Expert in GAR. Cases by default are large and/or complex, and span a wide variety of commercial and investor-state disputes, with the “sweet spot” being £100-500 million and up to the value of several £billionWith a background in major international firms, the lead Partner wanted to build a distinctive, independent firm for the next generation of Experts, operating in an agile and 21st century manner. Business development is a mix of thought leadership/publishing, carefully and imaginatively curated events with impressively high-profile speakers, and of course one to one. They are embracing the use of AI where appropriate (eg the use of LLMs), and models / packs etc have been developed from best practice in large, global firms. The Partners want to dispense with formal hierarchies and bureaucracy, and are instilling a degree of freedom that is impossible to find in a larger firm.With restrictions now fully lifted they are ready to expand, with a core policy of responsible growth. Currently in 3 locations, the primary focus for initial hires will be for the UK/London.Your new roleThis is a superb opportunity for an ACA or CFA who converted into Forensics 2+ years ago. If you enjoy what youve done so far in contentious valuations, arbitration and large commercial disputes, this is a chance to really “power up” in those areas, working directly with Experts/Partners on each case; no unnecessary layers in between.What youll need to succeed

ACA/CFA or equivalent

Forensic Assistant Manager with experience in arbitration, commercial disputes and quantum of damages

This needs to include some contentious valuations experience

Drafting sections of reports

Ideally a background gained in larger firms

Quality of ideas – they like people who can think independently

What youll get in return

Privately-funded, owner-managed firm: no PE backing as a conscious policy

For now, a default remote-working policy. No current need for “bricks and mortar” offices. They work well and openly together, even being based in 3 different locations. Nonetheless they will obtain physical premises in London once they hit 5 people here.

Direct access to and mentorship from seasoned, elite Experts – no unnecessary layers in between

Interesting, complex work which is often cross-jurisdictional

Working with and for top law firms and household name corporates/institutions

When you are ready and more experienced , co-signing and co-testifying opportunities.

What you need to do nowI am working with this client on an exclusive basis. There is no job spec, but I have a briefing pack for those who would like to know more, once Ive had an initial discussion with you.If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isnt quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#4799296

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Posted: July 8th, 2026