Partner (Various Practice Areas) - Bristol

Simpson Judge; West of England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Bristol is seeking experienced Partners to lead and grow dedicated practice areas within a newly developing Bristol office.

Successful candidates will take ownership of local development, client relationships and strategic direction while representing the firm in the Bristol market.

Qualifications

• Established Partners with a demonstrable client following and a strong reputation within their practice area.
• Senior Associates or Legal Directors at Partner level who are ready to take the next step and have an established or transferable client base.
• Individuals with a strong track record of business development, client relationship management and practice growth.
• Lawyers with an established presence in the Bristol and wider South West legal market, or those with the network and ambition to develop one.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially astute and motivated by the opportunity to help shape and grow a regional office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own development of a Bristol practice area within a growing office.
• Be the principal figurehead for your practice area, setting strategy and profile in Bristol.
• Develop new client relationships and strengthen existing connections across the South West.
• Act as an ambassador for the firm, raising its profile in the Bristol market.

Job description

Partner Opportunities – Bristol

Multiple Practice Areas | Full-Service Law Firm | Established Client Following Required

A highly regarded, full-service law firm is continuing to invest in the growth of its recently established Bristol office and is looking to appoint a number of experienced Partners across several key practice areas.

Opportunities are available for established Partners and senior lawyers operating at Partner level, with an existing client following and the ambition to play a leading role in the development of a growing office.

The firm is seeking individuals across the following practice areas:

• Commercial
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Property
• Construction
• Corporate
• Employment
• Property Litigation
• Regulatory

The Opportunity

This represents an exciting opportunity for experienced Partners who would welcome the chance to take a leading position within a developing Bristol office.

Successful individuals will have the opportunity to become the principal figurehead for their respective practice area in Bristol, taking ownership of its local development, profile and strategic direction.

Working alongside the wider firm and its established teams, you will be instrumental in developing new client relationships, strengthening existing connections and identifying opportunities to grow your practice across the South West.

The firm is particularly interested in individuals who would relish the opportunity to act as an ambassador for the business, raising its profile within the Bristol market and becoming a recognised representative of the firm’s offering.

This is an opportunity to combine the platform, resources and support of a full-service law firm with the autonomy and influence that comes with taking a leading role in the development of a growing office.

The Ideal Candidate

The firm is keen to hear from:

• Established Partners with a demonstrable client following and a strong reputation within their respective practice area.
• Senior Associates or Legal Directors operating at Partner level who are ready to take the next step and have an established or transferable client base.
• Individuals with a strong track record of business development, client relationship management and practice growth.
• Lawyers with an established presence in the Bristol and wider South West legal market, or those with the network and ambition to develop one.
• Individuals who are entrepreneurial, commercially astute and motivated by the opportunity to help shape and grow a regional office.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

For the right individuals, this is more than simply a move to another law firm. It is an opportunity to establish yourself as a leading figure within a developing Bristol office, with the ability to influence the direction and growth of your practice area.

The firm offers the backing of a full-service legal platform, an environment that supports ambitious growth and the opportunity to build something significant within the Bristol market.