Litigation Partner

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent basic salary dependent on experience

Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office

Supportive and open collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Litigation Partner for an elite law firm in London. The candidate should have a proven track record in high-value disputes, commercial litigation, or civil fraud. The position offers excellent salary potential, hybrid working model, and a collaborative culture. Interested applicants can apply in confidence without needing a CV for an initial conversation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Litigation Partner specializing in high-value disputes.
• Ability to develop junior fee earners and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in generating work through a portable client base.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of junior fee earners.
• Collaborate with partners and fee earners.
• Promote and generate work for the Litigation team.
• Contribute to the overall firm strategy of growth.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Civil Fraud

Client Development

Team Collaboration

Job description

The Role

We are working closely with an elite law firm specialising in high-value disputes. The firm is looking to bring in a Litigation Partner to expand its offering and to continue to grow its presence in London.

This leading disputes practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, international arbitration, civil fraud and regulatory disputes. The firm is recognised across prestigious legal directories, acting for global corporations, UHNWIs/HNWIs, and handling high-value, multi-million pound claims before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

While the practice is already thriving, the firm aims to develop further by bringing on senior Litigation lawyers who can introduce work through their portable client base and reputation. This can include Commercial Litigation, Civil Fraud, Crypto/Digital Disputes or Contentious Restructuring & Insolvency. The practice is open to partners with a specialist or niche practice as well.

The Candidate

The practice is looking for a Litigation Partner to:

• Support the development of junior fee earners in the team
• Collaborate with other partners and fee earners in the wider firm
• Promote and generate work for the Litigation team
• Contribute to the overall firm strategy of growth

Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent basic salary dependent on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Supportive and open collaborative culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Email: [e-mail]

About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK and internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.