Partner

KP Law

City Of London

Hybrid

GBP 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Company contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Life assurance
Cash-back healthcare scheme
Enhanced family friendly polices
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Staff referral scheme

Job summary

KP Law in London is seeking a Partner to set strategic direction and oversee all group litigation claims, guiding the team and shaping opportunities. You will work with the senior leadership to develop cases, supervise direct reports, and lead practice groups; a strong track record in group litigation and team leadership is essential.

The role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities to influence the firm’s growth and mentor colleagues as you drive excellence in complex

Qualifications

  • Qualified UK solicitor with proven experience at Senior Associate or Partner level.
  • Significant litigation experience, ideally within group claims and collective redress.
  • Knowledge of Personal Injury law; CAP experience is an advantage.
  • Experience leading and managing teams.
  • Strong analytical, innovative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to build rapport and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Innovative mindset with a desire to take on new projects.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic leadership of cases, including legal issues and resource considerations, to progress litigation and secure client outcomes.
  • Acting as subject matter expert and escalation point for all case-related queries.
  • Collaborating with other Practice Groups and Operations to embed best practice case management.
  • Effectively managing and developing legal and other professional staff.
  • Leading marketing research into issues that may lead to successful litigation aligned with the firm’s brand.
  • Building and maintaining a wide network of contacts to facilitate new matters.

Skills

Senior leadership
Litigation experience
Group litigation
Team management
Analytical thinking
Problem solving
Stakeholder management
Innovative mindset

Job description

About KP Law

Different perspectives. Shared purpose. A career you can help shape.

At KP Law, we bring people together to make a difference through group litigation. We’re a growing specialist firm helping individuals join forces, hold powerful organisations to account and pursue justice together.

We do things differently, and collaboration is at the heart of our approach. Our solicitors work alongside developers, data specialists, project managers and operational colleagues, combining their expertise to find thoughtful, practical solutions to complex legal challenges. Technology connects our teams, informs our decisions and helps us deliver a better experience for the people we represent.

We value lawyers who ask questions, share ideas and are open to learning from others. Here, you can contribute both to the legal thinking behind a case and to how we work together to deliver it.

Our practice spans product liability, emissions, competition, workers’ rights, data privacy, personal injury and financial services, offering meaningful work with real consequences for people’s lives.

You’ll be joining a team with recognised expertise. KP Law is ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK 2027, with members of our team recognised as Leading Partners and Leading Associate.

Our work is demanding and our firm is evolving. Complex cases call for careful judgement, shared responsibility and colleagues who support one another through challenges. We welcome different perspectives and a willingness to work through unfamiliar questions together.

As we grow, we want our people to grow with us. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your legal expertise, learn from experienced colleagues, take on new responsibilities and help improve how we work. Whether you want to develop a specialism, support others or move towards leadership, you can help shape your professional career and the future of the firm.

Bring your perspective, your curiosity and your commitment to justice. Let’s build what comes next, together.

About KP Law

Different perspectives. Shared purpose. A career you can help shape.

At KP Law, we bring people together to make a difference through group litigation. We’re a growing specialist firm helping individuals join forces, hold powerful organisations to account and pursue justice together.

We do things differently, and collaboration is at the heart of our approach. Our solicitors work alongside developers, data specialists, project managers and operational colleagues, combining their expertise to find thoughtful, practical solutions to complex legal challenges. Technology connects our teams, informs our decisions and helps us deliver a better experience for the people we represent.

We value lawyers who ask questions, share ideas and are open to learning from others. Here, you can contribute both to the legal thinking behind a case and to how we work together to deliver it.

Our practice spans product liability, emissions, competition, workers’ rights, data privacy, personal injury and financial services, offering meaningful work with real consequences for people’s lives.

You’ll be joining a team with recognised expertise. KP Law is ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK 2027, with members of our team recognised as Leading Partners and Leading Associate.

Our work is demanding and our firm is evolving. Complex cases call for careful judgement, shared responsibility and colleagues who support one another through challenges. We welcome different perspectives and a willingness to work through unfamiliar questions together.

As we grow, we want our people to grow with us. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your legal expertise, learn from experienced colleagues, take on new responsibilities and help improve how we work. Whether you want to develop a specialism, support others or move towards leadership, you can help shape your professional career and the future of the firm.

Bring your perspective, your curiosity and your commitment to justice. Let’s build what comes next, together.

The Role

As a Partner you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and oversight of all group litigation claims within the role remit, including the supervision and development of all direct reports. In addition, you will work with the wider senior leadership team to develop new case opportunities and act as a subject matter expert within your area of practice.

Role Responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Strategic leadership of cases, including consideration of legal issues and available resources, to progress litigation and reach successful outcomes for our clients.
  • Acting as subject matter expert and escalation point for all case related queries.
  • Working with other Practice Groups and the Operations Team to build and embed best practice case management processes and systems.
  • Effective management and development of legal and other professional staff.
  • Leading marketing research activities into issues that may lead to successful litigation aligned with our brand.
  • Building and maintaining a wide and varied network of contacts to facilitate the introduction of new matters into the business.
Person Specification
  • Qualified UK solicitor with proven experience in a Senior Associate or Partner role
  • Significant litigation experience, ideally within group claims and collective redress
  • Knowledge and experience of Personal Injury law and experience litigating in the Competition Appeal Tribunal an advantage
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully leading and managing teams
  • Outstanding analytical, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance.
  • Ability to build rapport easily and create effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Innovative mindset with a keen desire to take on new projects.
Equal Opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Our Values
Excellence in Everything
  • We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do.
  • We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise.
  • We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.
Together We Achieve More
  • We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results.
  • We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
  • We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements.
There’s Always a Way
  • We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions.
  • We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome.
  • We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate.
Our Benefits
  • We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Life assurance
  • Cash-back healthcare scheme
  • Enhanced family friendly polices
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Staff referral scheme
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