Crime and Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Crime and Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join their team, primarily working remotely with occasional travel to Reading. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in criminal or regulatory law, alongside the confidence to represent the company in court. This role offers a predictable schedule, career development opportunities, and a path towards a permanent position.

Benefits

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

High likelihood of contract extension

Qualifications

• Strong experience in criminal or regulatory law.
• Confident advocate with Magistrates' Court exposure.
• Interest in transitioning to corporate/regulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in Magistrates' Court proceedings.
• Advise on fraud and wider regulatory matters.
• Collaborate to deliver strategic legal support.
• Contribute to the development of legal processes.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Regulatory law experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Crime and Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Location: Primarily Remote with occasional travel to Reading
Salary: £45,000-£60,000
PQE Level: 2+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A leading railway operator with a strong presence across the Southeast and Southwest is seeking a solicitor with solid experience in regulatory or criminal law to join their legal team on a six-month contract. This is a rare opportunity to step into a corporate-facing role while continuing to engage your courtroom expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company in Magistrates\' Court proceedings (typically three times a month), including presenting, reading, and managing cases
• Advise on fraud, bylaw enforcement, and wider regulatory matters
• Collaborate with in-house legal and operational teams to deliver strategic legal support
• Contribute to the development of internal legal processes and compliance frameworks

What We\'re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with strong criminal or regulatory law experience
• Confident advocate with Magistrates\' Court exposure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Interest in transitioning from police or crime-focused roles into a corporate/regulatory setting

Why Apply

• Flexible working: Almost fully remote with minimal office attendance
• Work-life balance: Predictable court schedule and covered travel
• Career development: Exposure to in-house legal strategy and regulatory litigation
• Long-term potential: High likelihood of contract extension or permanent offer
• This role suits a solicitor who thrives in court but is ready to pivot toward a broader legal environment with real commercial impact.

Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.