Commercial Litigation Partner – Leicester – Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A highly regarded, mid-tier Legal 500 firm is seeking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Leicester office, as part of a significant and well-backed strategic growth plan. With continued investment, strong financial performance, and an established national platform, this presents an excellent opportunity to take on a senior, visible role and help shape a growing commercial disputes offering in the Midlands, working alongside a well-connected and experienced leadership team on complex, high-value matters. The firm offers genuine autonomy at senior level within a modern and supportive environment that places a real emphasis on work-life balance, combined with a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear, transparent pathway to equity. With access to high-quality work, an established and loyal client base, and a clear mandate to build and develop your own practice, this is a standout opportunity to join a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth ambitions.
The Role:
- Leading on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value and complex disputes
- Advising on commercial contract disputes and wider business conflicts
- Handling shareholder, partnership, and director disputes
- Acting on restrictive covenant and defamation matters
- Supporting international arbitration work where required
- Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates and public sector bodies
- Driving business development activity, including networking and building a sustainable pipeline
- Playing a key role in the growth and strategic development of the Leicester disputes team
The Candidate:
- An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up
- Strong technical expertise across a wide range of commercial disputes
- A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline
- Commercially driven, with the ambition to play a leading role in growing the practice
- Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm
- Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive and negotiable salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement (minimum of 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear and transparent pathway to Equity Partnership
- Collaborative, forward-thinking, and ambitious firm culture
- Strong period of sustained growth and investment
- Excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic and growing team
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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