Commercial Litigation Partner

Location: Brighton

120000 - 160000 per annum

Brighton, East Sussex Permanent Commercial  Litigation Partner | BrightonA national law firm with serious growth ambitions for its southern offices is looking for a Commercial Litigation Partner to establish and lead its disputes practice in Brighton.

This isn't a token regional hire. Brighton is a strategic priority. The firm has already brought in other senior hires recently, and commercial disputes is the next area they're backing properly.

The Opportunity You'll have genuine autonomy to build and lead a commercial litigation practice with the full support of a national platform:

Establish the commercial disputes offering in Brighton (and throughout Sussex)
Work with national backing, regional focus, and real investment

Leverage the firm's existing corporate, real estate, and broader commercial client base Build a team as the practice grows

This is a leadership role with scope, not a salaried partner slot reporting upwards.

About You The firm is flexible on seniority but clear on ambition:

Strong Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level

Solid commercial litigation background across a broad range of disputes

Established client following and business development track record

Commercially astute, client-focused, and ready to lead rather than just contribute

Ambitious and entrepreneurial, this is a build, not a maintain

What's On Offer Highly competitive partner-level remuneration reflecting experience and business contribution

National firm resources, brand, and support with regional autonomy

Real investment in Brighton as a key growth market

Flexibility to shape the practice and build a team around you Brighton is booming. The firm is investing. If you want to lead rather than follow, and build something with proper backing, this is rare.