Commercial Litigation Partner

Position: Commercial Litigation Partner (Permanent)
Commercial Litigation Partner - Leeds

We are a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a market-leading dispute resolution practice. As part of our continued strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join our team in Leeds, strengthening our presence in the Yorkshire legal market.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior lawyer looking for autonomy, influence, and the support of a firm with strong infrastructure, national reach, and a collaborative culture.

The Role

As Commercial Litigation Partner, you will:

Lead on all aspects of commercial litigation, handling complex and high-value disputes including contract claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, commercial fraud, business torts, and insolvency-related litigation
Provide strategic, commercially driven advice to a diverse client base including SMEs, PLCs, institutional clients, and international businesses
Drive business development and expand the firm's litigation offering across Leeds, Yorkshire, and beyond
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on risk and dispute strategy
Mentor and develop junior lawyers, contributing to the growth and success of the team
Work flexibly, supported by a hybrid working model and home working allowance

About You

You will be:

A qualified solicitor with significant commercial litigation experience at Partner level
Proven in managing complex commercial disputes with strong commercial judgement
Client-focused, ambitious, and motivated to grow a team and practice offering
A strong communicator with business development capability
Ideally with an established network and/or client following (desirable, not essential)
Salary

Salary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)
Benefits

We invest in our people with a competitive rewards and wellbeing package, including:

Financial Wellbeing Coaching
Workplace ISA
Will writing service
Pension scheme
Home working allowance
Employee referral scheme
Mobile device contribution
Employee bonus scheme
Annual travel loan
Income protection
Critical illness cover
Life assurance

Why Join Us?

A senior leadership role with genuine influence over strategic direction
High-quality work in a growing and dynamic legal market
Flexible and supported hybrid working
Strong operational, marketing, and business development support
A firm committed to financial and personal wellbeingApply

If you are a driven Commercial Litigation Partner seeking your next challenge in Leeds, we would welcome a confidential discussion