Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

33 days leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

William James Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious Birmingham firm to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner/Senior Partner in the city centre. The role offers significant leadership responsibility across high-value matters within a national platform and a clear pathway to equity.

The successful candidate will lead complex disputes, manage key client relationships, drive growth, and contribute to strategy and operations within a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solicitor on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value, cross-border and complex disputes
• Advising on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts
• Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes
• Acting on restrictive covenant and defamation matters
• Supporting international arbitration / cross-border work where required
• Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates, OMBs/SMEs and public sector bodies
• Driving business development activity, including networking and building a sustainable pipeline
• Playing a key role in the growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes team
• Operating within Senior Management frameworks to contribute to strategy, operations management and people leadership

Job description

Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner – Birmingham City Centre – £130,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded, Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner to join its expanding Birmingham office, as part of a well-defined and ambitious growth strategy. With ongoing investment, strong financial performance, and a well-established national platform, this offers an excellent opportunity to take on a visible leadership role and help shape a growing commercial disputes offering in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters. The firm provides genuine Partner autonomy within a modern, collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance, supported by a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear and transparent route to equity. With access to high-quality work, an established client base, and a clear mandate to build and develop your own practice, this is a compelling opportunity to join a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth plans.

The Role:

• Lead Solicitor on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value, cross-border and complex disputes
• Advising on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts
• Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes
• Acting on restrictive covenant and defamation matters
• Supporting international arbitration / cross-border work where required
• Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates, OMB's/SME's and public sector bodies
• Driving business development activity, including networking and building a sustainable pipeline
• Playing a key role in the growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes team
• Operating within Senior Management frameworks to contribute to strategy, operations management and people leadership

The Candidate:

• An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate Solicitor ready to step up
• Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes
• A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline
• Commercially driven, with the ambition to play a leading role in growing the practice
• Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm
• Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership

• Competitive and negotiable salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement (minimum of 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership
• Collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious firm culture
• Strong period of sustained growth and investment
• Excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic and growing team