Commercial Litigation Partner

Off the back of another triumphant fiscal year, this Top 30 Firm are looking for a Commercial Litigation Partner to join their award-winning Legal 500 department and maximise their recent successes.

With offices throughout the UK and across the globe, this Top 30 Firm is no amateur when it comes to demonstrating superior practice. Amongst a wealth of awards and accolades, they have also earned L500 recognition in almost every department in the UK - a testament to the commercial astuteness, innovation and sector knowledge that they possess.

Despite their size, this firm accommodates a truly people-focused approach, inclusive of both clients and employees. You can expect to receive plentiful investment, benefitting from the instruments and support to develop your own skills and abilities, whilst being generously recognised for your contributions to the firm.

The client base is reflective of the firm's stature; you will advise a diverse mix of clients from international heavyweights and HNW individuals to start-ups and public sector bodies. This further facilitates a challenging yet interesting and rewarding working lifestyle and a 'no day is the same' environment.

The Role:

• This is an exclusive opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Partner to join the firm's L500 Dispute Resolution department in Leeds, with hybrid working in place
• The team are regularly instructed on a variety of HNW corporate disputes for clients ranging from FTSE100 companies to local businesses across a multitude of industry sectors, including retail, sports, media, technology & construction
• As such, you will manage a complex caseload including contractual disputes, IP disputes, professional negligence, shareholder & partnership disputes, defamation, judicial reviews and public sector disputes
• Coming in as a Partner, you will have the freedom to shape the department in your own way, with a clear pathway to specialise in a particular sector of choice
• You will also supervise junior members of the team and offer training and development to support their progress

The Ideal Candidate:

• An established Commercial Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 9 years PQE
• Strong business development capabilities
• First-class communication and an entrepreneurial flair

Benefits:

• Competitive salary above the market rate
• Hybrid working - 2/3 day working week split
• Extensive benefits package

This is a standout opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Partner to join the firm's dynamic office in Leeds.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.