Senior Resource Manager

Senior Resource Manager – Litigation & Dispute Resolution

A leading law firm is recruiting a Senior Resource Manager to play a pivotal role within a growing Resource Management function, supporting a busy Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.

This is a high‑impact position for an experienced resource professional who thrives at the intersection of people, data and complex legal work.

The role

As Senior Resource Manager, you will:

• Lead work allocation and utilisation across Litigation & Dispute Resolution, ensuring matters are resourced fairly, efficiently and in line with individual expertise
• Act as a trusted, neutral point of contact between Partners, Associates and HR, balancing client demands with internal capability
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through insight, credibility and commercial awareness
• Use utilisation data and forecasting to anticipate capacity pressures and proactively manage resourcing challenges
• Provide Partners with clear reporting on utilisation, trends and future capacity
• Support the development of fee‑earners by aligning work opportunities with experience, career goals and development needs
• Drive continuous improvement of resourcing processes, championing best practice across the practice area
• Contribute to the wider resource management strategy, helping advance the firm’s long‑term objectives

About you

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in resource management within a litigation or dispute resolution environment
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence in interpreting utilisation data and translating it into practical decisions
• Gravitas and influence when working with senior stakeholders
• A solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to navigate competing priorities
• Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in fee‑earner development and client service

Why apply?

• A senior, visible role within a respected law firm
• The opportunity to shape and mature a growing resource management function
• Exposure to complex, high‑value litigation work
• A supportive, inclusive and forward‑thinking culture

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