Commercial Litigation Partner - Birmingham
Practice area: Commercial litigation; Contract type: Permanent; Hours: Flexible; PQE: 7 years+; Position: Partner; Sector: Private practice.
Commercial Litigation Partner | International Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid
About the Opportunity
An international law firm is looking to appoint a Partner in its Commercial Litigation Team as part of its ambitious growth strategy in Birmingham. The firm has a strong international platform and genuinely exciting expansion plans across the UK and globally. The Birmingham office is a key focus for investment, with the firm actively seeking senior lawyers who want to play a central role in building and shaping a growing disputes practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Partner, Legal Director or senior disputes lawyer who may feel constrained in their current environment and is looking for a platform that genuinely supports practice growth.
The Role
You will play a leading role in developing the firm’s commercial disputes offering in Birmingham, working alongside a collaborative national and international litigation team.
* Complex commercial and contractual disputes
* Shareholder and partnership disputes
* Corporate and financial services litigation
* Professional negligence matters
* High‑value, multi‑jurisdictional disputes
In addition to handling complex matters, you will have the opportunity to:
* Develop and grow your own client relationships
* Build and expand a commercial disputes practice in Birmingham
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across other offices and practice areas
* Support the development of junior lawyers within the team
* Contribute to the firm’s wider growth strategy in the UK and internationally
About You
You will be an experienced commercial disputes lawyer with a strong technical background and the ambition to grow a successful practice. The firm is seeking:
* A proven commercial litigation specialist with strong technical ability
* Experience handling complex and high‑value disputes
* A track record of developing client relationships and business opportunities
* A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset
* The motivation to build and expand a practice within a supportive environment
Candidates with an existing following or developing book of business are encouraged to apply. The firm has a strong track record of helping ambitious lawyers unlock their potential and build successful practices.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international firm at a key stage in its expansion. In return, you can expect:
* A genuine opportunity to help shape a growing Birmingham disputes practice
* A highly supportive and collaborative partnership environment
* The backing of a strong international platform
* Investment in business development and practice growth
* A competitive remuneration structure and comprehensive benefits package
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com.
Company
Sacco Mann has focused on quality, integrity, hard work and being human every day for over two decades. Success for our Clients, our Candidates and for us! In fact, over 27 years of success.
Recruitment decisions for both Clients and Candidates are incredibly important. In the legal and IP markets they literally change the fortunes of both businesses and individuals.
Our Clients are pretty much all repeat users, our Candidates regularly go on to become Clients, our contacts and connections are honed over many years. We are trusted, have influence and can affect the right introductions.
Our success is built on the fact that we put our Clients and Candidates first. We did that to start with, do that now and will do it for the next 20 years. You are in good hands! View a snippet of why you should use us:
''Over the past ten years Sacco Mann has placed me within three great positions (in‑house and private
practice). They have listened to what my requirements have been and have met them. When I have been recruiting replacement staff they have also been attentive and responsive, putting forward good quality candidates for consideration. Both to a candidate and a recruiter, Sacco Mann provide a professional supportive service.''
''Had an amazing experience with Sacco Mann. I wasn't even actively looking for a job, but Sacco Mann helped me find a great job in just over a week of first contacting them. They worked so hard in ensuring I was happy, I wasn't just a number or an applicant to them, they actually listened to what I wanted out of the process and out of a job. Couldn't recommend enough!''
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