Forensic Dispute Director

I am working with a highly regarded professional services firm looking to appoint a Forensic Dispute Director into its London team.

This is a genuine number two to Partner role, with real influence over the direction of the practice. The team has strong existing relationships and a healthy pipeline, and there is clear appetite to invest in growth. For the right individual, there is a credible and transparent route to Partner.

The Dispute Advisory team supports clients in establishing the facts around incidents, loss and misconduct, and in quantifying and recovering value. Matters are varied and complex, spanning breach of contract, transaction disputes, warranty and completion accounts, expert determinations, expropriations, product recall and business interruption and insurance claims. The work is intellectually demanding and highly visible.

As Director and Engagement Leader, you will take ownership of complex forensic dispute engagements from scoping through to delivery. You will lead multi disciplinary teams, manage senior stakeholders and ensure high quality outputs, whether for client submission or Partner review.

You will play a central role in developing and leading the Dispute Advisory offering. This includes originating opportunities through your external network, particularly legal contacts, as well as building strong internal relationships to secure future work. A commercial mindset and comfort with business development are essential.

You will be encouraged to build your profile in the market. The firm is supportive of Directors acting as experts and is open to facilitating expert witness appointments where appropriate. The ambition is to strengthen the team’s market presence through credible, visible leaders.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading forensic dispute engagements across breach of contract, post M and A disputes, expert determinations and insurance related matters
• Drafting and overseeing high quality expert reports and advisory outputs
• Reviewing and challenging complex financial analysis and contractual mechanisms
• Managing engagement risk and financials
• Developing and mentoring team members
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Dispute Advisory proposition

You will be a Chartered Accountant, ICAEW, or CFA qualified, with extensive experience in forensic dispute advisory work. This may have been gained within an expert witness team in a legal claim environment or in post transaction expert determinations.

You will be comfortable interpreting detailed contractual wording, structuring nuanced arguments and articulating complex findings clearly in both written reports and oral presentations. Experience of leading teams, managing risk and delivering commercially successful engagements is important.

A demonstrable track record in business development, along with an established network within law firms or other relevant markets, will be key. This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships and is motivated by growing a practice, not simply delivering technical work.

If you are operating at Senior Manager or Director level and are looking for a platform with genuine investment, leadership exposure and a clear path to Partner, I would be pleased to have a confidential conversation.