Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Partner)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is assisting a prestigious international law firm in Birmingham to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner. The role leverages a strong following and a platform with international reach to advise on high-value disputes for national and international clients.

The partner will play a pivotal role in developing the Birmingham disputes practice, collaborating with teams across jurisdictions, and expanding the firm’s client relationships on cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• A strong track record in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• An established and credible client following.
• A proven ability to generate and develop new business.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills.
• Strong relationships within the corporate and professional services market.
• The ambition to grow their practice as part of an international law firm.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role within the Birmingham commercial litigation team.
• Develop and grow your existing client following with the support of an international firm.
• Advise major corporates, institutions, shareholders and directors on complex disputes.
• Work alongside lawyers across the firm's international network on cross-border matters.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes practice.
• Build relationships with new clients and identify opportunities to expand your practice.
• Benefit from the firm's strong international brand, infrastructure and breadth of expertise.

Job description

Commercial Litigation Partner - Birmingham City Centre

Are you a Commercial Litigation Partner with a strong following and looking for your next move?

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading international law firm seeking to appoint an ambitious Commercial Litigation Partner to join its Birmingham office.

This is a strategic hire for the firm and would suit an established Partner with a strong reputation in the market, a demonstrable client following and the ambition to develop their practice within a genuinely international platform.

The successful candidate will join an established and highly regarded disputes practice, advising a broad range of national and international clients on complex and high-value commercial disputes.

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to:

• Take a leading role within the Birmingham commercial litigation team.
• Develop and grow your existing client following with the support of an international firm.
• Advise major corporates, institutions, shareholders, directors and other sophisticated clients on complex commercial disputes.
• Work alongside lawyers across the firm's international network on cross-border matters.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and strategic development of the Birmingham disputes practice.
• Build relationships with new clients and identify opportunities to expand your practice.
• Benefit from the firm's strong international brand, infrastructure and breadth of expertise.

About You

The firm is looking for an established Commercial Litigation Partner who can demonstrate:

• A strong track record in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• An established and credible client following.
• A proven ability to generate and develop new business.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills.
• Strong relationships within the corporate and professional services market.
• The ambition to grow their practice as part of an international law firm.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and jurisdictions.
• A portable practice is important for this appointment, although the firm is equally interested in understanding the quality and potential of your client relationships and future pipeline.

Why this firm?

This is an opportunity to join an international firm with the scale, resources and reach to support ambitious Partners looking to take their practice to the next level.

You will have access to a genuinely international client base, market-leading specialists across multiple jurisdictions and a platform designed to support Partner-led business development.