Commercial Litigation Partner – Leicester – Up to £180,000 + Bonus & Benefits – REF 950833RS
The Role
A leading Top 40 UK law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join its growing Leicester office as part of a strategic expansion within its Disputes practice.
This is a key senior hire, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team, with a clear mandate to strengthen the firm’s presence in the East Midlands market as it continues its trajectory towards becoming a Top 30 firm.
You will work alongside an established team of Partners and senior lawyers, advising a diverse and high-quality client base including multinational organisations, public sector bodies, and blue-chip companies.
The team handles a broad range of complex, high-value disputes, including:
* Commercial contract disputes
* Shareholder, partnership, and director disputes
* Breach of restrictive covenants
* Defamation matters
* International arbitration
The Candidate
* An experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer operating at Partner level, or an ambitious Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up
* Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes
* A proven or developing client following, with the ability to win work and build a sustainable pipeline through networking and business development
* Commercially astute, with the drive to play a leading role in growing the practice
* Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm
* Motivated by a clear progression pathway, with aspirations toward Equity Partnership
The Benefits & How to Apply
* Salary up to £180,000, with a highly competitive bonus structure
* Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, income protection, enhanced pension, and life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership, supported by a proven track record of internal promotions and well-defined progression criteria
* Excellent firm culture with a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
* Strong period of sustained growth, combining organic expansion with strategic acquisitions and new office openings
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com