Job title: Commercial Partner
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Functional Expertise: Lawyer
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: East Midlands
Job published: 24-02-2026
Job ID: 40335
Contact name: Cassidy Bishop
Contact email: cassidy.bishop@lunariapartners.com

Job Description

Partner – Commercial |Commercial, Technology & IP | Highly regarded Multi-Office Firm

Location: East Midlands (Leicester or Nottingham)

Package: Highly competitive

We are working with a highly respected national law firm that is investing significantly in the growth of its commercial practice. The firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Commercial Partner to join its national team and play a key role in shaping the next phase of its development.

This is a strategic lateral hire with full leadership backing and a clear mandate to grow. If you are an established Commercial Partner looking for a stronger platform, greater autonomy, or a more collaborative environment, this opportunity is worth exploring.

The Opportunity

This position offers:

  • A national platform with strong cross‑practice support across corporate, disputes, employment, real estate, and regulatory.

  • A growing commercial practice with genuine investment and appetite for expansion.

  • The freedom to develop and scale your own sector niche and make the practice your own whether in technology, IP‑rich industries, transport, consumer brands, construction, or other areas.

  • Access to a high‑quality client base, including major corporates and high‑growth businesses.

  • A culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and personal development.

  • Real influence in the direction and growth of the commercial practice.

This is an ideal move for a Partner seeking a more supportive infrastructure or a firm that aligns with their ambition.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to speak with Partners who:

  • Have a strong track record in commercial, technology, or IP‑related transactional work.

  • Bring established client relationships or demonstrable business development capability.

  • Are commercially astute and trusted by clients for strategic, pragmatic advice.

  • Enjoy working collaboratively across teams and contributing to firmwide growth.

  • Are seeking a platform that offers more support, more opportunity, and more strategic influence.

Whether you are looking for a better cultural fit, a more modern working environment, or a firm that will actively invest in your practice, this role could offer a compelling alternative.

Why This Firm

  • National reach with a modern, flexible working culture

  • Strong leadership support for lateral Partner hires

  • Transparent and collaborative decision‑making

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact me on +44 7595 538056 or cassidy.bishop@lunariapartners.com.