Litigation / Civil Fraud Partner

William James Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive Partner remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Strong operational support

Additional benefits package

Job summary

A premium litigation firm in the UK seeks an experienced Litigation Partner to lead a confidential lateral move. Candidates should have a portable client book and strong expertise in commercial litigation or related areas. This role offers the freedom to develop a practice without the pressures typical of larger firms, along with competitive remuneration and supportive infrastructure. Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial and wish to thrive in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

Established Litigation Partner at a top-tier law firm.
Portable client book of business of at least £500k in disputes.
Strong track record in commercial litigation and related fields.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a litigation practice within a collaborative environment.
Manage complex, high-value matters with a focus on client relationships.
Develop niche or specialist disputes practices.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Complex litigation expertise

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Former Litigation Lawyer; Specialist Litigation Recruiter, placing the best legal talent in Top Tier law firms Internationally and across London

The Role

William James Recruitment is instructed on a confidential lateral Partner search for a fast‑growing, premium litigation boutique that competes directly with Magic Circle, Silver Circle and US firms on complex, high‑value disputes.

The firm is led by highly regarded City litigators and has built a reputation for handling sophisticated commercial litigation, civil fraud, and financial services disputes. It has recently strengthened its partnership through lateral hires from leading US practices, reinforcing its position as a serious alternative platform for top‑tier disputes lawyers seeking greater autonomy and flexibility.

The firm is deliberately open to a range of disputes specialisms and welcomes Partners with established practices across commercial litigation, civil fraud, white collar crime and related contentious areas, including niche or specialist practices that complement the existing offering.

This is an opportunity to join a genuinely entrepreneurial platform, offering autonomy, flexibility and the ability to build and grow a practice within a collaborative, high‑calibre environment—without the conflicts, leverage pressures or structural constraints often associated with larger firms.

The Candidate

Established Litigation Partner at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or US firm (or equivalent platform)
Portable client book of business of at least £500k, focused on disputes
Strong track record in commercial litigation, civil fraud, white collar crime or related contentious practice areas
Open to developing niche or specialist disputes practices within a broader premium offering
Proven ability to originate, lead and deliver complex, high‑value matters
Strong client relationships and demonstrable business development capability
Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and collaborative in approach

Why This Opportunity