Commercial Litigation Partner (TMT) - Brighton

Henderson Scott Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in the South East is seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigation Partner to lead a growing TMT disputes practice in Brighton. The role offers genuine autonomy, strong client development opportunities, and a platform to shape the direction of a specialist team.

You will handle high-value disputes, mentor junior lawyers, and build referral networks while benefiting from the firm’s support, infrastructure, and reputation.

Qualifications

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner or senior lawyer on track to partnership.
• Experience handling high-value, complex commercial disputes.
• Technically strong with a pragmatic, commercially-focused approach.
• Skilled at building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious and keen to grow a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the TMT disputes practice within the Brighton office.
• Develop and manage key client relationships and secure new mandates.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff.
• Drive business development and referral networks to expand the practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

TMT disputes

Business development

Client relationships

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

A highly regarded South East law firm is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) disputes to join its growing Brighton office.

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and expanding practice, offering a genuine platform to shape the future direction of a specialist disputes team while benefiting from the support, infrastructure, and reputation of a well-established regional firm.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued growth of a recognised TMT disputes practice, working alongside specialist commercial lawyers and an established dispute resolution team with an excellent reputation in the market.

The Opportunity

The team advises businesses, entrepreneurs, owner-managed companies, and private clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, with particular expertise in:

• Technology disputes
• Intellectual property litigation
• Media and reputation management matters
• Data protection and privacy disputes
• Commercial contract and shareholder disputes
• Cyber-related litigation and risk management
• Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration
• High Court and multi-track commercial litigation

About You

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• An established Commercial Litigation Partner, or a senior lawyer ready to make the step into partnership
• Experienced handling complex, high-value commercial disputes
• Technically strong with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach
• Skilled at building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to the growth of a specialist practice
• Experienced in business development and building referral networks
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing colleagues
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client objectives and risk management

What's on Offer?

• Partnership within a highly regarded and growing disputes practice
• High-quality TMT and commercial disputes work
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Significant autonomy and scope to develop your practice
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong investment in people, leadership, and long-term career success

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded disputes lawyer seeking a platform that combines high-quality work, genuine autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a highly respected TMT disputes practice.