Commercial Litigation Partner

Overview

You will establish and lead a commercial disputes practice in Brighton with full national backing, shaping a growing regional hub. You’ll work with firm resources to attract clients and build a team, while maintaining autonomy to shape strategy. This is a leadership role focused on growth, not a salaried partnership; you will partner with cross-functional groups to scale the practice. The opportunity offers real investment in Brighton and the chance to drive a high-impact disputes platform within a national firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Highly competitive partner-level remuneration
• National firm resources and brand
• Regional autonomy within a national platform
• Investment in Brighton as a growth market
• Opportunity to shape and build the practice

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the commercial disputes offering in Brighton and across Sussex
• Build and manage a growth-focused disputes team
• Leverage national resources and cross-functional firm capabilities
• Develop and expand an existing client base and BD activity
• Shape the practice strategy with regional autonomy and backing

Key requirements

• Senior-level experience in commercial litigation (Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level)
• Established client following and track record in business development
• Commercially astute with a client-focused mindset
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial, capable of building rather than maintaining

• leadership
• entrepreneurial mindset
• client-focused collaboration
• ambition and drive
• commercial litigation across a broad range of disputes

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