Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner
11 days ago
Birmingham
Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner – Birmingham City Centre – £130,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits \n \n A highly regarded, Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner to join its expanding Birmingham office, as part of a well-defined and ambitious growth strategy. With ongoing investment, strong financial performance, and a well-established national platform, this offers an excellent opportunity to take on a visible leadership role and help shape a growing commercial disputes offering in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters. The firm provides genuine Partner autonomy within a modern, collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance, supported by a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear and transparent route to equity. With access to high-quality work, an established client base, and a clear mandate to build and develop your own practice, this is a compelling opportunity to join a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth plans. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Lead Solicitor on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value, cross-border and complex disputes\n, • Advising on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts\n, • Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes\n, • Acting on restrictive covenant and defamation matters\n, • Supporting international arbitration / cross-border work where required\n, • Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates, OMB's/SME's and public sector bodies\n, • Driving business development activity, including networking and building a sustainable pipeline\n, • Playing a key role in the growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes team\n, • Operating within Senior Management frameworks to contribute to strategy, operations management and people leadership\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate Solicitor ready to step up\n, • Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes\n, • A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline\n, • Commercially driven, with the ambition to play a leading role in growing the practice\n, • Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm\n, • Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply: \n \n\n • Competitive and negotiable salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance\n, • Generous holiday entitlement (minimum of 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays)\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n, • Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership\n, • Collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious firm culture\n, • Strong period of sustained growth and investment\n, • Excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic and growing team\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone \n \n Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088 \n Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.