Commercial Litigation Partner

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Warrington seeks a Commercial Litigation Partner to lead a successful team. This role offers a market-leading salary with equity prospects and comes with strong support across established departments. Ideal candidates will have substantial partner-level experience in commercial litigation, along with strong leadership and client management skills.

Benefits

30+ days of annual leave

Generous bonus structure

Comprehensive private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Commercial Litigation at Partner level.
• Expertise in handling complex, high-value disputes.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a highly successful team within a law firm.
• Manage complex disputes from a diverse client base.
• Contribute strategically to the firm's overall success.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Team Development

Dispute Resolution

Strategic Contribution

Proactive Approach

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Posted:

14.06.2025

Expiry Date:

29.07.2025

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The Role

Commercial Litigation - Head of Department - Market-Leading Salary + Equity Prospects

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to lead and grow a highly successful team within a dynamic and ambitious law firm in the North West. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with significant investment and a clear growth trajectory.

The position offers the chance to further enhance your leadership experience, managing a high-calibre team and working with a diverse portfolio of clients, including sports, retail, technology, fashion, and manufacturing sectors, as well as high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

The role benefits from strong support across the firm’s established departments including construction, real estate, construction litigation, and corporate teams, which consistently feed high-quality instructions into the Commercial Litigation team.

The Candidate

• Significant experience in Commercial Litigation at Partner level, with a track record of managing and developing teams
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team
• Expertise in handling complex, high-value disputes across a range of sectors
• Exceptional client management skills, with a focus on building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach, with a passion for driving growth and innovation within the department
• The ability to contribute strategically to the firm’s overall success

Why Join This Firm?

• Take on a pivotal role with the autonomy to shape and grow a thriving department
• Manage complex and rewarding disputes from a diverse and prestigious client base
• Benefit from established teams in complementary areas driving a strong pipeline of instructions
• Join a firm that values collaboration, with significant investment in resources and infrastructure
• Competitive salary, generous benefits, and genuine equity prospects

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Market-leading salary, tailored to your experience and contributions
• Equity partnership prospects
• Generous bonus structure and benefits package
• 30+ days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression opportunities

To apply, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch. No CV is required for an initial conversation.

Contact: Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant