Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

Senior Associate / Partner – Commercial Litigation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Partner-level Commercial Litigation lawyer to join a highly successful and entrepreneurial Dispute Resolution team based in Guildford.

This is a senior strategic hire, working closely with the Head of Department, with a clear mandate to support the continued growth and expansion of the practice. The team is seeking a technically strong litigator who is commercially astute, business-minded and motivated to play a leading role in business development and client growth.

You will work on complex, high-value commercial disputes while acting as a key figure in the development of the team. The position offers exposure to premium quality work, including:

• High-value contractual disputes
• IT and technology litigation
• Unfair prejudice and shareholder/director disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Fraud and injunction matters
• Disputes involving HNW individuals and owner-managed businesses

Typical matter values range from £10–25 million, with some significantly exceeding this.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in:

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Bringing new business into the team (a following is highly desirable)
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees
• Contributing strategically to the department’s long-term growth

The team you will be joining is one of the firm’s highest-performing departments, consistently exceeding financial targets. The culture is collaborative, ambitious and entrepreneurial, with a genuine emphasis on sustainable working practices.

Billable expectations are realistic (averaging approximately 4–5 hours per day), supporting a strong work-life balance without compromising on quality of work.

Applications are invited from:

• Established Partners with a client following, or
• Experienced Senior Associates with a clear and credible pathway to Partnership

You will be:

• Technically excellent in commercial litigation
• Commercially aware and strategically minded
• Entrepreneurial in outlook
• Confident in leading client relationships
• Motivated to play a key role in business development
• Keen to contribute to the growth and future direction of a successful practice

• High-quality, complex and high-value work
• Clear progression prospects, including Partnership for the right candidate
• A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a thriving practice
• Competitive and flexible remuneration package
• Attractive bonus structure linked to billing performance and new business generation

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious commercial litigator to join a dynamic and growing team, with real scope to influence strategy, drive growth, and progress your career at a senior level.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly.