Partner – Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation Focus) Shrewsbury HCR Law is a Top 50 UK law firm, combining the depth, capability and infrastructure of a large national practice with the agility, culture and approachability of a truly regional firm. The opening of our new Shrewsbury office represents a significant milestone in our continued growth, reinforcing our commitment to the local market. As part of this expansion, we are seeking a Dispute Resolution Partner, with a strong grounding in Commercial Litigation, to establish and grow a broad disputes practice in Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire region. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm at the point of new office launch, with the autonomy to build a practice locally — advising across a full spectrum of disputes while being supported by one of the strongest dispute resolution teams in the UK. Why HCR? Be part of a 70 ‑ strong Dispute Resolution team, including 24 Partners, across 12 offices Take a leading role in building a full ‑ service disputes practice in our newest office Advise a diverse local and regional client base, with national capability behind you Join a Top 50 firm that offers both scale and flexibility Benefit from clear, transparent pathways for long ‑ term career and practice growth Work within a collaborative partner group that actively supports cross ‑ referral and team building The Opportunity This role will suit a Partner (or aspiring Partner) who is well ‑ versed in Commercial Litigation but equally comfortable advising across the full range of dispute resolution matters. You will play a key role in establishing HCR as a trusted disputes adviser in the local market, building a practice that reflects the needs of regional clients rather than a purely London ‑ centric disputes model. The role will involve: Establishing and leading a Dispute Resolution practice in the Shrewsbury office Advising on a broad mix of disputes, including: Commercial litigation Property disputes Professional negligence General contractual and business disputes Building and mentoring a local disputes team Developing and nurturing client relationships across the region Leveraging your own client following and professional networks Contributing to the wider strategic growth of HCR’s national dispute resolution offering About You About You To succeed in this pivotal hire, you will bring: A strong track record in Commercial Litigation, with the confidence to advise across general dispute resolution matters Experience of, or a genuine appetite for, building and growing a local practice The ability to develop trusted adviser relationships with a broad client base Strong business development and networking capability The commercial acumen to devise and deliver a clear, sustainable business plan Excellent people leadership and mentoring skills About Us Benefits of working with us: • Income Protection • Private Medical Insurance • Sight tests / Glasses discounts • Car Loans • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme • 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) • Bonus scheme • Electric vehicle scheme • Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal • Cycle to Work scheme • Life Assurance • 1/3 gym membership contribution • Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 50, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 1000 lawyers and support staff, including more than 180 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With 13 offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly across all our regions, and are well-respected as a regional firm with a strong London and international presence. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership