Commercial Litigation Partner

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment Consultants; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Confidential application handling

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to lead their litigation practice in London. The role involves driving strategic growth, supervising a team, and handling a diverse array of disputes such as company and contractual issues. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years PQE in commercial litigation, proven business development capabilities, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £120,000 and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience predominantly in commercial litigation within a small to mid-size law firm.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the commercial litigation practice.
• Supervise solicitors and support staff.
• Drive business development and acquire new clients.
• Handle various litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court.

Skills

Business development skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial judgment

Education

12+ years PQE in commercial or general litigation

Job description

Role

Commercial Litigation Partner – Our clients, a commercial practice that specialises in the property and corporate sectors, are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join their firm.

Pay information

London, City of London
£90,000 – £120,000

About the role

You will lead the firm’s commercial litigation practice, working collaboratively with the Property Litigation Partner and the team. You will focus primarily on non‑property commercial disputes, combining hands‑on fee‑earning with supervisory responsibilities for a small but busy team of solicitors and support staff. The role requires strategic leadership to drive practice growth and includes a broad range of matters such as shareholder and partnership disputes, company and contractual disputes, debt and asset recovery, professional negligence claims, insolvency‑related litigation, and freezing orders and injunctions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the commercial litigation practice, focusing on non‑property disputes.
• Supervise solicitors and support staff, ensuring high‑quality service.
• Drive business development, acquire new work, and generate new client relationships.
• Handle a broad range of litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, contract disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, insolvency litigation, freezing orders, and injunctions.
• Represent clients in court and negotiation settings.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years PQE (preferably 12‑15), predominantly in commercial or general litigation within a small to mid‑size law firm.
• Proven business‑development skills or an existing client following.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and sound commercial judgment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary in the £90,000 – £120,000 range.
• Opportunities for career development in a rapidly growing practice.
• Discretionary application handling and confidentiality.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

Application

To apply, please contact Gavin Sladden or Andrew Bishop, or submit your CV as directed below. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality and the firm will not be approached without your consent.