DISPUTE RESOLUTION PARTNER | MANCHESTER & BIRMINGHAM

QC Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Legal is seeking an experienced Partner to lead its commercial disputes practice from Manchester or Birmingham. You will manage high-value matters, originate client work, and shape the regional disputes strategy within an international framework.

The role requires a proven track record in sophisticated disputes and a strong network of clients to drive growth across the region.

Qualifications

• Partner with a track record in high-value commercial disputes.
• Ability to originate and develop client relationships.
• Strong technical and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant commercial litigation and arbitration matters.
• Strengthen and originate client work in the region.
• Contribute to strategic direction and business development.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic leadership

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a substantial Dispute Resolution team advising corporates, organisations and individuals on significant contentious matters. Bringing together more than 100 dispute lawyers across the UK, alongside extensive overseas capability, the team handles litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

With an established presence in Manchester and Birmingham, the firm is seeking an experienced Partner to strengthen its regional disputes capability and build on their existing client base within a well-resourced international environment.

The Opportunity

• Lead significant commercial litigation and contentious matters for an established client base.
• Advise on contractual, corporate, shareholder and other business-critical disputes.
• Handle domestic and cross-border instructions, including High Court litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Draw upon expertise spanning commercial fraud, financial services, technology and regulatory disputes.
• Strengthen existing client relationships while originating new instructions and expanding your portfolio of work.
• Connect with disputes specialists and complementary teams throughout the firm's UK and overseas offices.
• Play an active role in shaping the future direction and market presence of the Manchester or Birmingham team.
• Contribute at Partner level to strategic initiatives, business development and the progression of lawyers within the department.

The Ideal Candidate

• An established Partner with significant commercial disputes experience.
• A proven track record of handling sophisticated and high-value contentious matters.
• An established client base with demonstrable ability to originate and generate work.
• Excellent technical expertise combined with sound commercial judgement and a strategic approach to resolving disputes.
• A track record of building long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• The commercial drive to expand existing relationships, win new mandates and contribute to the team's continued success.
• A recognised profile within the commercial disputes market.

What’s on Offer

• An attractive Partner remuneration package reflecting your experience, client base and contribution.
• A senior-level appointment within a substantial UK disputes team backed by extensive international reach.
• Exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters across a diverse range of sectors.
• The scope to build on the firm's presence in Manchester or Birmingham and strengthen its contentious capability across the regions.
• Access to specialists across complementary commercial, corporate, financial services, technology and regulatory disciplines.
• International reach and cross-border resources to support your clients and open up further sources of work.
• Meaningful influence over the future direction and profile of the regional disputes team.