Commercial Litigation Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment seeks a Commercial Litigation Partner to lead a well-established Sussex practice, guiding strategy and growth. The role blends leadership with hands-on litigation work, developing a strong team and client base across the South East.

Flexibility is offered with hybrid working and potential for London-based engagement as needed. The ideal candidate will be ready to step into partnership, with a track record of team development, business development, and delivering

Qualifications

• Senior-level litigation leadership experience
• Track record of managing and developing teams
• Commercial litigation expertise with business development capability

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Commercial Litigation department as a Partner.
• Oversee a varied caseload and strategic direction for the team.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff while expanding the client base.

Job description

Commercial Litigation Partner | Leadership Opportunity | Remote/East Sussex

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a successful Litigation department.

A respected, long-established Sussex firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner to take on a genuine leadership position following the planned retirement of the current Head of Department.

The team has an excellent reputation, a strong existing client base and is highly profitable. The opportunity now is for someone who wants to lead from the front, develop the team and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.

The Role

You will handle a varied Commercial Litigation caseload, while leading and developing a department covering a broad range of commercial dispute resolution.

There is already a strong pipeline of work, with the team currently turning instructions away due to capacity.

You'll work alongside experienced lawyers and an exceptional litigation paralegal, helping mentor the next generation while bringing strategic direction to the department.

Contentious Construction experience would be beneficial but is by no means essential.

The Opportunity

This role would suit:

• A Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step into Partnership.
• Someone who enjoys building teams and developing people, not simply managing a caseload.

The firm is looking for someone commercially minded who enjoys business development and is keen to help shape the future direction of the department.

A following is welcomed but not essential. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to generate new work over time are far more important.

Hybrid Working

The firm offer a significant amount of flexibility.

Following an initial induction period, office attendance can reduce substantially, making this a genuine opportunity for candidates based across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent or even London. Depending on the individual, the firm are open to 1 day p/w in the office, or even less.

The Firm

This is a well-established, full-service practice with an excellent reputation across the South East.

The culture is collaborative and supportive, with realistic billing expectations, quality work and genuine investment in long-term growth rather than short-term targets.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a lasting impact, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm at an exciting stage of its evolution.