JMC Legal Recruitment
Commercial Litigation Partner
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Commercial Litigation Partner | Leadership Opportunity | Remote/East Sussex
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000+ DOE
Hybrid Working | Flexible Office Attendance
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a successful Litigation department.
A respected, long-established Sussex firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Litigation Partner to take on a genuine leadership position following the planned retirement of the current Head of Department.
The team has an excellent reputation, a strong existing client base and is highly profitable. The opportunity now is for someone who wants to lead from the front, develop the team and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.
The Role
- You will handle a varied Commercial Litigation caseload, while leading and developing a department covering a broad range of commercial dispute resolution.
- There is already a strong pipeline of work, with the team currently turning instructions away due to capacity.
- You'll work alongside experienced lawyers and an exceptional litigation paralegal, helping mentor the next generation while bringing strategic direction to the department.
- Contentious Construction experience would be beneficial but is by no means essential.
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The Opportunity
This role would suit:
- An existing Litigation Partner looking for greater autonomy.
- A Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step into Partnership.
- Someone who enjoys building teams and developing people, not simply managing a caseload.
The firm is looking for someone commercially minded who enjoys business development and is keen to help shape the future direction of the department.
A following is welcomed but not essential. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to generate new work over time are far more important.
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Hybrid Working
The firm offer a significant amount of flexibility.
Following an initial induction period, office attendance can reduce substantially, making this a genuine opportunity for candidates based across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent or even London. Depending on the individual, the firm are open to 1 day p/w in the office, or even less.
The Firm
This is a well-established, full-service practice with an excellent reputation across the South East.
- The culture is collaborative and supportive, with realistic billing expectations, quality work and genuine investment in long-term growth rather than short-term targets.
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a lasting impact, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm at an exciting stage of its evolution.
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