Job Description

Partner - Commercial Litigation

Location: North London

Salary: £130,000 - £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package (Depending on experience and following)

A growing and ambitious UK law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to play a key role in the continued expansion of its disputes practice. This opportunity offers the platform to develop and grow your own practice within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, supported by an established network of clients, referrers and internal specialists.

This position would suit a commercially minded litigation lawyer with an existing or developing client following who is looking for greater autonomy, strategic influence and long-term career progression within a modern and progressive legal practice.

The Opportunity

You will advise a broad client base on a wide range of commercial disputes while helping to shape the future direction of the litigation offering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Advising on breach of contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, fraud matters and debt recovery.
• Representing clients through litigation, mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, employment and property teams to deliver commercially focused solutions.
• Developing and strengthening existing client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the litigation practice and wider firm.

About You

The successful candidate will likely demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant commercial litigation experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of business disputes.
• Existing client following or demonstrable business development capability.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Ambition to play a leadership role within a growing firm.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Birthday leave.
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Referral bonus programme.
• Direct access to senior leadership.
• Collaborative and people-focused culture.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Litigation Partner seeking a platform to expand their practice within a forward-thinking law firm. You will join a business experiencing significant growth, offering genuine influence, high-quality work and the opportunity to help shape the future of the practice.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

Managing Director

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com