Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Birmingham seeks a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its Birmingham office. You will lead a high‑quality disputes practice, advising national and international clients on complex commercial disputes within an internationally connected platform.

The successful candidate will bring a portable client following, a strong track record, and the ambition to grow the practice across jurisdictions, working with colleagues across the firm’s global network.

Qualifications

• A strong track record in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• An established and credible client following.
• Proven ability to generate and develop new business.
• Excellent technical and commercial skills.
• Strong relationships within corporate and professional services markets.
• Ambition to grow their practice within an international firm.
• Collaborative approach across teams and jurisdictions.
• Portable practice and valuable client relationships.

Skills

Track record

Client following

Business development

Technical skills

Commercial awareness

Relationships

Collaboration

Portable practice

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

• 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.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.