Partner, Dispute Resolution - Build Your Global Practice

Spencer West is a leading full-service international law firm, built around a values-led and modern approach to legal practice. We advise businesses and individuals across jurisdictions, combining technical excellence with commercial insight and a genuinely collaborative culture. Our core values of collaboration, entrepreneurship and excellence underpin everything we do. We are proud to be globally connected and locally invested.

Our international community of 360+ partners, in more than 25 jurisdictions works seamlessly across borders while remaining culturally aware and actively engaged in the local communities in which we operate. With an international presence and a global outlook, Spencer West delivers comprehensive legal advice without the constraints of the traditional law firm model.

The opportunity: Spencer West is growing, and we are keen to welcome more high-calibre lawyers into our collaborative international practice. Whether you are an established sole practitioner or leading an existing team, Spencer West sets you up for success with a supportive firm infrastructure, covering practice management, support with accounts and marketing, and office facilities across our international network.

• Run and grow your own practice within a supportive international firm
• Work in a modern, flexible way, with autonomy over where, when and how you work
• Benefit from a strong referral culture and cross-border collaboration
• Be rewarded transparently for the work you do and the business you generate

Who we look for: We are interested in speaking with senior lawyers who share our values and want to practise law differently.

• Legal expertise: You will be a recognised expert in your field, typically with a minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience. Partners come from leading City, national and international firms, senior in-house roles, and established boutique or independent practices. Spencer West is consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, reflecting the firm’s depth of expertise and commitment to excellence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: You will have the ambition and growth mindset to run your own practice. This may be as an individual practitioner or with a view to building and growing a team.
• Client-centric: You will have an established or developing client following and a commitment to building long-term client relationships and growing your practice.
• Collaborative approach: You value working alongside like-minded colleagues, sharing opportunities and contributing to a supportive international community.

An active practising certificate/ license to practice law with no restrictions. Willingness to operate on a self-employed basis (as a sole trader or via a limited company - your choice).

Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward, professional and efficient:

• Step 1: Introductory video call with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Step 2: First meeting with a member of the senior management team in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Step 3: Second meeting with another member of the management team or with a colleague from a relevant location or practice area.
• Step 4: Background checks are conducted.
• Step 5: Onboarding & training on our systems and meeting various members of our support team (including marketing, accounts and technology).

(Meetings may be held virtually or in person, depending on candidate location & availability)