Job Description
Commercial Litigation Partner – Leeds
The Role
William James Recruitment is exclusively instructed by a Top UK law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its expanding practice, with Leeds identified as a key strategic location.
The firm has very ambitious growth plans in England & Wales and is looking for Partners, team moves, and acquisitions to develop a stronger presence across their regional offices. The litigation team is the largest within the firm, giving new recruits significant influence in shaping the practice. The Leeds role offers the opportunity to develop local contacts, service existing clients, and originate new work, contributing directly to the firm’s strategic aim of increasing turnover and expanding its footprint across England.
Commercial / Corporate Disputes Team
The Disputes team handles a broad spectrum of issues involving shareholders, directors, and companies. This includes breach of fiduciary duties, unfair prejudice actions, shareholder derivative claims, contractual disputes, and M&A-related litigation. The team’s clients include companies, directors, insolvency practitioners, and international clients, often involving cross-border elements.
The te...