Litigation Partner

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partner benefits package

Job summary

A rare opportunity for a Litigation Partner to join a growing regional law firm in Leeds and take ownership of developing its litigation offering. You will have the opportunity to build a practice, work closely with established Partners across the firm and develop relationships with both existing and new clients.

The firm is entrepreneurial and values-led, with a strong North of England presence. Senior lawyer role to drive growth, build client base across Leeds and wider region, and contribute

Qualifications

• A solicitor with significant post qualification experience in commercial litigation
• An experienced commercial litigator with a strong technical background
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record of business development
• Able to bring, develop and retain strong commercial client relationships
• Entrepreneurial and motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a practice

Responsibilities

• Managing the development and growth of the firm's Leeds litigation practice
• Build a strong and sustainable client base across Leeds and the wider region
• Develop new business opportunities and generate additional revenue
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing commercial clients
• Work closely with Partners and Disputes teams across the firm's other offices
• Provide high quality, commercially focused litigation advice to clients
• Develop a clear strategy for growing the Leeds litigation offering.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and profile of the Leeds office

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for a Litigation Partner to join a growing regional law firm in Leeds and take ownership of developing its litigation offering. You will have the opportunity to build a practice, work closely with established Partners across the firm and develop relationships with both existing and new clients.

Our client is a progressive, values led commercial law firm with an established presence across the North of England. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing commercially focused legal advice, with a clear emphasis on understanding its clients, building long term relationships and finding practical solutions rather than simply presenting legal options.

The firm is entrepreneurial, with a culture that encourages its lawyers to be creative. It has also received recognition for its people focused approach and commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and high performing workplace.

For a senior lawyer looking to make a genuine impact, this is an opportunity to join a firm where Partners have the scope to develop their own practice while working closely with colleagues across multiple offices.

Description

• Managing the development and growth of the firm's Leeds litigation practice
• Build a strong and sustainable client base across Leeds and the wider region
• Develop new business opportunities and generate additional revenue
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing commercial clients
• Work closely with Partners and Disputes teams across the firm's other offices
• Provide high quality, commercially focused litigation advice to clients
• Develop a clear strategy for growing the Leeds litigation offering.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and profile of the Leeds office

Profile

• A solicitor with significant post qualification experience in commercial litigation
• An experienced commercial litigator with a strong technical background
• Able to demonstrate a successful track record of business development
• Able to bring, develop and retain strong commercial client relationships
• Entrepreneurial and motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a practice

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £120,000 to £150,000.
• Partner benefits package.