William James Recruitment
Litigation / Civil Fraud Partner
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Litigation / Civil Fraud Partner
The Role
William James Recruitment is instructed on a confidential lateral Partner search for a fast-growing, premium litigation boutique that competes directly with Magic Circle, Silver Circle and US firms on complex, high-value disputes.
The firm is led by highly regarded City litigators and has built a reputation for handling sophisticated:
- Commercial litigation
- Civil fraud
- Financial services disputes
It has recently strengthened its partnership through lateral hires from leading US practices, reinforcing its position as a serious alternative platform for top-tier disputes lawyers seeking greater autonomy and flexibility.
The firm is deliberately open to a range of disputes specialisms and welcomes Partners with established practices across:
- Commercial litigation
- Civil fraud
- White collar crime
- Related contentious areas
This is an opportunity to join a genuinely entrepreneurial platform, offering:
- Autonomy
- Flexibility
- Ability to build and grow a practice within a collaborative, high-calibre environment
- freedom from conflicts, leverage pressures, or structural constraints present in larger firms
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The Candidate
- Established Litigation Partner at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or US firm (or equivalent platform)
- Portable client book of business of at least £500k, focused on disputes
- Strong track record in:
- Commercial litigation
- Civil fraud
- White collar crime
- Related contentious practice areas
- Open to developing niche or specialist disputes practices within a broader premium offering
- Proven ability to:
- Originate
- Lead
- Deliver complex, high-value matters
- Strong client relationships with demonstrable business development capability
- Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and collaborative in approach
Why This Opportunity
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- Confidential lateral Partner move with a premium litigation boutique
- Increasingly attractive alternative to MC / SC / US platforms
- Recent lateral Partner hires from leading US practices
- Freedom to grow a practice without excessive conflicts or billing pressures
- High-quality, international disputes work
- Supportive partnership culture with strong infrastructure
- Competitive remuneration and profit share structure
Benefits & How to Apply
- Highly competitive Partner remuneration
- Flexible working arrangements
- Entrepreneurial platform with strong operational support
- Additional benefits package
Apply in strictest confidence: Online or via telephone.
Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)
- Direct Dial: 020 3918 1665
- Mobile: 0794 405 5476
- Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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