Warner Scott Recruitment

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. The role 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 The person 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 experienced in expert witness report writing, complex valuations, leading and managing teams. 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.

You will lead the execution of real estate advisory mandates from start to finish. This is a hands on role with responsibility for the full deal cycle, including origination, structuring, negotiation, and completion. You will work closely with Partners but have autonomy to manage mandates, shape strategy, and deliver outcomes. Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in developing the Real Estate Advisory team, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth and positioning of the practice. Business development is a core aspect - leveraging your network, identifying opportunities, and building long term client relationships will be essential. Key responsibilities Leading debt and equity capital raising, refinancing, structured finance, and special situation mandates end to end Taking full ownership of client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser Structuring transactions and overseeing detailed financial modelling and analysis Preparing and reviewing financing memoranda, investor, or lender materials Driving transactions through to successful completion Developing and mentoring junior team members to build a high performing advisory team Contributing to business development, practice growth, and market positioning The ideal candidate Real estate specialist with demonstrable experience of managing full transactions from origination to completion Strong professional services experience, either current or previous, such as real estate advisory, corporate finance, capital markets, restructuring, or related advisory work Not suited to candidates whose background is purely investment management without hands on advisory and full deal execution experience Commercially minded, confident in originating work, and credible with senior stakeholders Excellent financial modelling skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly The opportunity This is a rare chance to take a Director level role with real autonomy, influence over a growing practice, and a visible profile in the market. The firm supports leadership development, offers a flexible hybrid working model, and encourages proactive contribution to team growth and strategic direction. A confidential discussion can be arranged for candidates ready to take ownership of mandates and drive the growth of a leading Real Estate Advisory platform.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director for its Real Estate Advisory practice. This role includes leading real estate advisory mandates, building client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a strong background in managing transactions from origination to completion and possess excellent financial modelling skills. The position offers the opportunity to influence practice growth within a flexible hybrid working model.