Commercial Litigation Partner

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible working

Autonomy and influence

Job summary

Our client is a well-established UK commercial law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its disputes practice. The role focuses on handling high-value matters and developing client relationships across England and internationally.

Candidates should have a proven track record in complex commercial disputes, with expertise across corporate, real estate, banking, and insolvency sectors. Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and able to contribute to growth will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Litigation Partner with a proven track record in complex disputes.
• Able to originate and develop client relationships in England and internationally.
• Comfortable handling matters across corporate, real estate, banking, insolvency, and general disputes.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative, with a focus on strategic growth of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex commercial disputes for multinational clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships, fostering growth.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Drive cross-border, cross-practice disputes.

Skills

Commercial Litig.

Client relationships

Strategic growth

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is a well-established UK commercial law firm recruiting a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its growing disputes practice. The firm has strategically expanded through acquisitions and organic growth. It provides expertise across Banking & Finance, Commercial & Corporate, Real Estate Corporate, and Real Estate Investment & Finance.

The firm offers an integrated, multi-disciplinary platform, enabling lawyers to provide practical, value-led solutions to clients. The Commercial Litigation practice is pivotal to the firm’s strategy, acting for companies, directors, insolvency practitioners, investors, and other stakeholders in high-value and complex commercial disputes. The role provides an opportunity to develop and lead client relationships, handle high-stakes contentious matters, and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

The Candidate

• Experienced Commercial Litigation Partner with a proven track record in complex commercial disputes
• Comfortable handling matters across corporate, real estate, banking, insolvency, and general commercial disputes
• Ability to originate and develop client relationships in England and internationally
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, client-focused solutions
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and capable of contributing to the strategic growth of the firm
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, high-calibre teams preferred

Why This Opportunity

• Join a long-established, highly regarded UK commercial law firm with ambitious growth plans
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a commercial litigation and disputes practice with national reach
• Work on high-value, complex matters for corporate, financial, and professional clients
• Integrated platform with cross-practice support for multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary disputes
• Entrepreneurial, partner-led culture with autonomy and strategic influence

• Competitive remuneration and profit share
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to shape and lead the growth of the disputes practice
• Exposure to complex, high-profile commercial litigation and cross-border work

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665

Email: [e-mail]