About The Role
HCR is taking huge strides, and as a Top 60 law firm we are proud to say we have all the bells and whistles of a "Big firm" but with all the comfort and agility that comes from being part of a close-knit regional firm. Our Birmingham office has made some exciting hires recently which has bolstered our expertise in the commercial markets. We want to continue our disruption in the Birmingham arena by hiring a Partner who is an expert in the Commercial litigation space. This opportunity would allow such an individual to come in, build their own team, nurture existing clients as well as bring in their own following and networks to strengthen our existing offering.
So the questions are:
Do you want to be a part of a 50 strong dispute resolution team (19 Partners) across our 10 offices?Do you want to be the face of Birmingham putting dispute resolution on the map here at HCR?Do you want to find out more about our existing local client base?Do you want to do all this with a supportive firm who can offer transparent pathways to grow your career?About You
If you think this could be your shot and a chance to step away from clients that are purely London centric and build on a truly local market surrounded by Partners who can assist on both a local and national level we would like to talk to you.
To be successful in this critical role you will need:
A proven track record in Commercial Litigation in the Birmingham marketsAn energy to drive and build a new Birmingham team.Excellent business development and networking prowessCommitment and ability to devise a clear business plan and to deliver it.Exceptional people management skillsAbout Us
Benefits of working with us: Income ProtectionPrivate Medical InsuranceSight tests / Glasses discountsCar LoansScottish Widows Pension Scheme27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portalCycle to Work schemeLife Assurance1/3 gym membership contributionFlu vaccinationsIs HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.
Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.
What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.
What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.
With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.
With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.
As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.
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