Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner – Birmingham City Centre – £130,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A highly regarded, Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner / Senior Partner to join its expanding Birmingham office, as part of a well-defined and ambitious growth strategy. With ongoing investment, strong financial performance, and a well-established national platform, this offers an excellent opportunity to take on a visible leadership role and help shape a growing commercial disputes offering in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters. The firm provides genuine Partner autonomy within a modern, collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance, supported by a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear and transparent route to equity. With access to high-quality work, an established client base, and a clear mandate to build and develop your own practice, this is a compelling opportunity to join a firm with strong momentum and long-term growth plans.
The Role:
- Lead Solicitor on a broad range of Commercial Litigation matters, including high-value, cross-border 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 / cross-border work where required
- Managing client relationships across a diverse portfolio, including corporates, OMB's/SME's 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 Birmingham disputes team
- Operating within Senior Management frameworks to contribute to strategy, operations management and people leadership
The Candidate:
- An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate Solicitor 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: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
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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