Commercial Litigation Partner – London
Top 100 UK Law Firm | High-Growth Platform | Strategic London Hire
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an established Commercial Litigation Partner to join the London office of a fast-growing Top 100 UK law firm.
This is a strategic hire as the firm continues to invest in and expand its London disputes offering, building a high-quality, full-service commercial litigation practice capable of competing with leading City and national firms.
The Opportunity
You will play a central role in shaping and growing the Commercial Litigation practice in London, working alongside an ambitious and well-regarded leadership team.
The role offers the platform, infrastructure, and internal support to further develop your practice, with flexibility around entry level (salaried or equity) depending on experience and following.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, including:
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Financial services litigation
- Fraud and asset recovery
- High-value contractual and cross-border disputes
- Act as a trusted advisor on strategically significant and high-value cases
- Develop and grow your client base, leveraging the firm’s existing relationships
- Build strong referral networks internally and externally
- Contribute to and execute a clear business development strategy
- Collaborate with other practice areas to drive cross-selling opportunities
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior lawyers within the team
- Contribute to the overall growth strategy of the London office
Candidate Profile
- Established Commercial Litigation Partner or aspiring Partner with a strong track record
- Demonstrable experience handling complex, high-value disputes
- Strong client following and/or a credible business plan
- Proven ability to generate work and convert business development activity
- Commercially astute with strong leadership and client management skills
- Experience gained within a recognised City, national, or leading regional firm
- Collaborative mindset aligned with a modern, growth-focused firm
The Firm
- Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation across disputes and commercial services
- Rapid and sustained growth, particularly within London
- Significant investment in people, infrastructure, and office expansion
- High-quality client base spanning UK and international markets
- Collaborative, people-focused culture with an emphasis on long-term success
Why Join?
- Join at a key stage of growth with real influence over the direction of the practice
- Platform to scale your existing client base with strong internal support
- Access to high-quality work across multiple sectors and jurisdictions
- Flexible partnership structure (salaried or equity)
- A culture that combines quality work with a sustainable and balanced approach
For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Rhys.