Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Partner)

Overview

In this role, you will lead the disputes practice in Birmingham and the Midlands, shaping strategy and driving high-value commercial litigation for a diverse client base. You will collaborate with a well-resourced firm culture to expand client relationships, oversee complex disputes, and guide business development initiatives. The position offers strategic influence within the partnership and the opportunity to grow a high-impact practice. You will contribute to the firm’s long-term growth through leadership, client leadership, and cross-practice collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration
• performance-based rewards

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the commercial litigation practice in Birmingham and the Midlands
• Advise on complex contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, fraud and asset recovery
• Drive business development and strengthen market presence across existing and new clients
• Develop and nurture client relationships and cross-referral opportunities
• Provide leadership and team management to a growing disputes team
• Shape the direction of the disputes practice in collaboration with the partnership
• Leverage cross-practice collaboration to enhance client service and growth opportunities

Key requirements

• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial disputes
• Experience acting for corporate clients and business owners
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships
• Demonstrable business development experience and commercial awareness
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Ambition to grow and shape a successful disputes practice
• Portable following is advantageous but not required

• leadership
• commercial awareness
• client relationship management
• broad range of commercial disputes
• advising corporate clients
• relationship development

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