Commercial Litigation Partner

Henderson Scott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus package

Attractive lockstep remuneration structure

Strong operational, marketing and junior lawyer support

Positive firm culture

Job summary

Henderson Scott in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to lead a shareholder and partnership disputes practice. This role offers autonomy, strategic input, and long-term support for practice growth within a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have expertise in shareholder and partnership disputes, with a competitive salary and attractive lockstep remuneration structure on offer. The firm prioritizes excellence and sustainability, allowing candidates to build equity over time.

Qualifications

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner or Senior Legal Director with partnership ambitions.
• Expertise in shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Commercial, collaborative and collegiate mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a shareholder and partnership disputes practice.
• Access and work with a warm, high-quality client base.
• Collaborate with senior partners on complex, high-value matters.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Shareholder Disputes

Partnership Disputes

Collaborative Mindset

Job description

Partner - Commercial Litigation (Shareholder & Partnership Disputes)

Leading Boutique Employment Practice | Outstanding Remuneration

London

A highly regarded boutique employment practice is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join its leadership team and develop a specialist disputes offering.

This is a rare opportunity to build and grow a commercial litigation practice within an established and respected firm, with a particular focus on shareholder and partnership disputes.

The firm already advises a strong and loyal client base - including founders, boards, partnerships and senior executives - which is largely untapped from a commercial litigation perspective, creating immediate and organic growth potential.

The Opportunity

• Lead and develop a shareholder and partnership disputes practice within a well-established employment platform
• Access a warm, high-quality client base with significant crossover potential
• Work collaboratively with senior employment partners on complex, high-value matters
• Enjoy autonomy, strategic input and long-term support for practice growth
• Join a lockstep partnership model with the opportunity to secure a meaningful equity stake and strong share of the business over time
• Be part of a firm known for strong internal support, sensible resourcing and a genuinely healthy, collaborative working environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner (or Senior Legal Director / SC with partnership ambitions)
• Demonstrable expertise in shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and related commercial litigation
• Portable practice welcomed but not essential, given the strength of the existing client base
• Commercial, collaborative and collegiate mindset

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and bonus package
• Attractive lockstep remuneration structure aligned with long-term value creation
• A supportive partnership with strong operational, marketing and junior lawyer support
• High-quality work, consistent internal referrals and a positive firm culture

This role will suit a partner looking to build real equity in a business, develop a disputes practice with proper backing, and work within a firm that prioritises both excellence and sustainability.

If of interest please apply as directed or contact Catherine Knowles on 07580 429 321.