Oculus Legal Group
Head of Commercial Litigation
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Senior Associate / Salaried Partner – Head of Commercial Litigation
Lewes | £70,000–£115,000 | Salaried Partner
A well-established, Chambers-ranked law firm is looking to appoint a senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor to lead and develop its Lewes litigation offering.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate or Partner looking to take ownership of a growing Commercial Litigation practice, with the opportunity to join at Salaried Partner level.
The Role
You will handle a varied commercial disputes caseload while helping drive the continued growth of the department, with work including:
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Construction disputes
- General commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution and contentious matters
- Advising businesses, directors, and individuals
- Client development and business development
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A key attraction is the opportunity to bring an established, highly profitable paralegal with you, providing immediate team support and an existing working relationship.
The Candidate
We are looking for a Senior Associate or Partner-level Commercial Litigation Solicitor with:
- Strong commercial and contractual litigation experience
- Construction experience advantageous
- Excellent technical and client management skills
- A genuine interest in developing a practice
- Strong business development ability
- Ambition to progress into or within Partnership
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The Opportunity
- £70,000–£115,000 salary
- Salaried Partner opportunity
- Genuine opportunity to lead the Commercial Litigation offering in Lewes
- Immediate support from an established, highly profitable paralegal
- Strong reputation and Chambers-ranked firm
- Excellent long-term Partnership prospects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
This is an opportunity for a senior Commercial Litigation lawyer looking to take genuine ownership of a practice, develop a client base, and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.
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