Litigation / Civil Fraud Partner

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

William James Recruitment is handling a confidential lateral Partner search for a top-tier litigation boutique competing with Magic Circle, Silver Circle and US firms on complex disputes. The role seeks an established Partner with a portable book and a proven ability to originate and lead high-value matters.

The opportunity offers autonomy, flexibility, and a platform to grow a practice within a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Established Litigation Partner with strong track record in commercial disputes and related contentious areas.
• Portable client book of business of at least £500k focused on disputes, with proven client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and deliver high-value matters and lead teams.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and collaborative in approach.

Skills

Litigation experience

Business development

Autonomy

Entrepreneurial

Job description

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

• Confidential lateral Partner move with a premium litigation boutique


• Increasingly attractive alternative to MC / SC / US platforms


• Recent lateral Partner hires from leading US practices


• Freedom to grow a practice without excessive conflicts or billing pressures


• High-quality, international disputes work


• Supportive partnership culture with strong infrastructure


• Competitive remuneration and profit share structure

• Highly competitive Partner remuneration


• Flexible working arrangements


• Entrepreneurial platform with strong operational support


• Additional benefits package