Legal Director

Job Description Blair West are supporting Watkin Jones Group to find a Legal Director. This is a senior and influential appointment within the Group, reporting into the Executive Team. The role has been created to provide dedicated leadership over all litigation and dispute matters across the business, particularly in areas such as cladding, fire safety, and commercial contract issues.

The opportunity:

Act as the lead authority for all legal disputes and litigation across the Group, with ownership from initial issue to resolution.
Provide strategic and practical dispute resolution advice directly to senior leadership, including the Executive Team.
Play a key role in managing high-profile and high-value disputes, especially in construction and property development.
Conduct or oversee all formal proceedings including court cases, arbitration, mediation and adjudication.
Take a proactive role in identifying legal risks and implementing preventative strategies across the business.
Manage and monitor all external legal spend, driving efficiencies and value from third-party advisors.
Oversee internal dispute resolution processes, setting clear responsibilities and aligning legal outcomes with business objectives.
Ensure regular reporting on ongoing cases and legal matters to relevant stakeholders across the organisation.