TMT Commercial Litigation Partner | Hybrid Growth

Henderson Scott; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Significant autonomy

Strong investment in people

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Scott is partnering with a highly regarded South East law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in Technology, Media & Telecommunications disputes for its Brighton office.

The role focuses on growing a successful TMT disputes practice, advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex matters, and leading a team of specialists in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner or senior lawyer ready to step into partnership.
• Experience handling complex, high-value commercial disputes.
• Technically strong with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach.
• Skilled at building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and motivated to grow a specialist practice.
• Experienced in business development and building referral networks.
• Collaborative leader who mentors and develops colleagues.
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client objectives and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Grow a recognised TMT disputes practice, working alongside specialist lawyers.
• Lead and develop the Brighton disputes team.
• Drive business development and referral networks for client growth.
• Deliver high-value commercial and technology disputes for diverse clients.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team.
• Maintain strong client relationships with a commercially minded approach.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Technology Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation

Media Disputes

Data Protection Litigation

Privacy Claims

Cyber Litigation

Commercial Contract Disputes

Shareholder Disputes

Business Protection

High Court Litigation

Arbitration

Mediation

ADR

Regulatory Investigations

Reputation Management

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Practice Growth

Team Leadership

Mentoring & Supervision

Partnership Development

Job description

Henderson Scott is partnering with a highly regarded South East law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in Technology, Media & Telecommunications disputes for its Brighton office.

The role focuses on growing a successful TMT disputes practice, advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex matters, and leading a team of specialists in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with hybrid working.