Partner

What if your next move gave you both autonomy and influence — with the backing to really grow something?

An opportunity has arisen with a quality, boutique law firm in Leeds which is seeking to grow its Commercial offering in Leeds.

While the wider firm is known for its scale and strong reputation in the insurance sector, the commercial team operated more like a boutique practice- partner led, agile, and with a strong focus on building relationships with clients

The firm is looking for a self-starter with a modest client following — someone who is confident developing their practice within a collaborative and commercially savvy team

The environment is flexible and supportive, with a light-touch management style that places real trust in the team.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own client relationships and extract the most value from them, without unnecessary red tape

This is the perfect opportunity for a forward-thinking partner to play a key role in shaping and expanding the commercial offering from the firm's Leeds office, contributing directly to its long-term growth strategy

What's in it for you?

Strategic Influence: Play a lead role in shaping and expanding the commercial practice in Leeds

Genuine autonomy: Freedom to develop your practice and run client relationships your way, without micromanagement or internal politics.

Competitive Financial Package: attractive remuneration with scope for progression and influence

Platform to grow: Leverage existing insurer and commercial contacts to broaden your client base, with cross-referral opportunities across the firm.

The role:

As a Partner, you'll have the autonomy to develop and expand your own practice with a firm known for its strength in insurance litigation and commercial disputes.

Whether you choose to build on existing insurer relationships or introduce new sectors of work, you'll have the freedom to shape your practice while benefiting from the firm's established infrastructure and collaborative support

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop your own practice area, with autonomy to shape its direction and team structure


• Manage and grow a caseload, maintaining high standards of client care and commercial advice


• Collaborate with other Partners and fee earners to drive cross-referrals and enhance the firm's full-service offering


• Contribute to the strategic direction of the firm, including business development and marketing initiatives


• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts


• Play an active role in firm-wide initiatives and innovation projects

About you?

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and detail orientated.

You will have:

• Strong track record in your practice area


• Already operating at Partner level/ have a modest business following


• You're commercially minded, with a proactive approach to business development and client growth.

If you would like to find out more about this Partner role in Leeds, get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.