Commercial Litigation Partner | National Firm | Leeds centre | Hybrid
About the Opportunity
A thriving National law firm is looking to appoint a Partner in their Commercial Litigation Team as part of its ambitious growth strategy in Leeds.
The Leeds office is a key focus for investment, with the firm actively seeking senior lawyers who want to play a central role in building and shaping a growing disputes practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Partner, Legal Director or Senior Disputes Lawyer who may feel constrained in their current environment and is looking for a platform that genuinely supports practice growth.
The Role
You will play a leading role in developing the firm’s commercial disputes offering in Leeds, working alongside a collaborative national litigation team.
Your work is likely to include advising clients on:
• Complex commercial and contractual disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Corporate and financial services litigation
• Professional negligence matters
• High-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes
In addition to handling complex matters, you will have the opportunity to:
• Develop and grow your own client relationships
• Build and expand a commercial disputes practice in Leeds
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other offices and practice areas
• Support the development of junior lawyers within the team
• Contribute to the firm’s wider growth strategy
About You
You will be an experienced commercial disputes lawyer with a strong technical background and the ambition to grow a successful practice.
The firm is seeking:
• A proven commercial litigation specialist with strong technical ability
• Experience handling complex and high-value disputes
• A track record of developing client relationships and business opportunities
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset
• The motivation to build and expand a practice within a supportive environment
Candidates with an existing following or developing book of business are encouraged to apply. The firm has a strong track record of helping ambitious lawyers unlock their potential and build successful practices.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing National firm at a key stage in its expansion.
In return, you can expect:
• A genuine opportunity to help shape a growing Leeds disputes practice
• A highly supportive and collaborative partnership environment
• Investment in business development and practice growth
• A competitive remuneration structure and comprehensive benefits package
Next Steps
To find out more about this Commercial Litigation opportunity, contact Georgia Jones on 0113 467 9797, georgia.jones@saccomann.com or Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711, sophie.linley@saccomann.com for an initial confidential discussion.