Commercial Litigation Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner. This senior position involves working on high-value disputes, mentoring junior colleagues, and shaping team direction. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a proven background in managing complex cases. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 30 days' holiday, private healthcare, and corporate gym membership discounts.

Benefits

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Corporate gym membership discounts

Access to legal support

Eye care and flu vaccinations

Opportunities for social, sporting, and charitable activities

Qualifications

• Background in managing complex caseloads independently is essential.
• Desire to build and expand a personal client base.
• Thrives on delivering results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value, complex commercial disputes.
• Shape the direction of the team and support business development.
• Contribute to a strong internal culture and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Commercial Litigation Partner - Exeter

A leading Top 200 UK law firm with a strong regional presence across the South West is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join its established team in Exeter.

The firm is well-regarded for its commitment to client service and its embeddedness within the communities it serves. Known for combining legal excellence with a personable, practical approach, the firm advises a broad portfolio of commercial and private clients. Its positive and collaborative workplace culture has earned sustained recognition, including a gold accreditation from Investors in People.

This senior position offers the opportunity to work on high-value, complex commercial disputes involving company, partnership, director and shareholder matters, as well as corporate transactions, commercial contract issues, and occasional insolvency work. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the direction of the team while supporting wider business development initiatives.

The firm is looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The role would suit someone who thrives on delivering results for clients while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a strong internal culture. A background in managing complex caseloads independently is essential, along with a desire to build and expand a personal client base. The role offers room to develop niche practice areas with the full support of the firm.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, and an additional day off for your birthday. Other perks include corporate gym membership discounts, access to legal support, eye care and flu vaccinations, and opportunities to engage in social, sporting, and charitable activities.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute litigator to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking and supportive law firm.