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Posted 05 August, 2026

Commercial Litigation Partner

Henderson Scott
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Partner - Commercial Litigation (Shareholder & Partnership Disputes)
Leading Boutique Employment Practice | Outstanding Remuneration
London

A highly regarded boutique employment practice is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner to join its leadership team and develop a specialist disputes offering.
\n This is a rare opportunity to build and grow a commercial litigation practice within an established and respected firm, with a particular focus on shareholder and partnership disputes.

\n The firm already advises a strong and loyal client base - including founders, boards, partnerships and senior executives - which is largely untapped from a commercial litigation perspective, creating immediate and organic growth potential.

The Opportunity

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  • Lead and develop a shareholder and partnership disputes practice within a well-established employment platform
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  • Access a warm, high-quality client base with significant crossover potential
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  • Work collaboratively with senior employment partners on complex, high-value matters
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  • Enjoy autonomy, strategic input and long-term support for practice growth
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  • Join a lockstep partnership model with the opportunity to secure a meaningful equity stake and strong share of the business over time
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  • Be part of a firm known for strong internal support, sensible resourcing and a genuinely healthy, collaborative working environment
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The Ideal Candidate

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  • Established Commercial Litigation Partner (or Senior Legal Director / SC with partnership ambitions)
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  • Demonstrable expertise in shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and related commercial litigation
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  • Portable practice welcomed but not essential, given the strength of the existing client base
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  • Commercial, collaborative and collegiate mindset
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What's on Offer

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  • Highly competitive salary and bonus package
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  • Attractive lockstep remuneration structure aligned with long-term value creation
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  • A supportive partnership with strong operational, marketing and junior lawyer support
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  • High-quality work, consistent internal referrals and a positive firm culture
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This role will suit a partner looking to build real equity in a business, develop a disputes practice with proper backing, and work within a firm that prioritises both excellence and sustainability.
\n If of interest please apply as directed or contact Catherine Knowles on 07580 429 321.