Dispute Resolution Solicitor

KMA Legal Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

A Reading-based law firm invites an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join its commercial litigation team. You will handle a varied caseload and work alongside Partners, a Consultant, and a lively support group to deliver high-quality client service.

We seek a solicitor with at least 4 years PQE, who is ambitious, commercially minded, and capable of mentoring junior colleagues. A flexible hybrid schedule and competitive rewards are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling commercial dispute resolution matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex disputes and multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Ability to supervise junior lawyers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a diverse commercial dispute caseload.
• Lead and supervise junior team members and trainees.
• Advise clients on strategy for cross-border and complex disputes.
• Collaborate with Partners to deliver pragmatic commercial solutions.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Client management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A medium-sized, independent law firm based in Reading are looking for a highly motivated, driven, commercial litigator to join their established commercial litigation team.

The role

The commercial dispute resolution team boasts some enviable blue-chip clients and a caseload which includes complex domestic and cross-border disputes. You will work alongside the two Partners, as well as a Consultant, a Legal Director, an Associate, a Solicitor, a Trainee (rotating) and a Paralegal.

As part of the team, you’ll build your experience working collaboratively on some challenging disputes while also running and building your own caseload. The role offers a significant level of variety and interest. You will work across a range of sectors and work-types, which may include professional indemnity, construction, breach of warranty claims and s.994 claims, commercial contract disputes, insolvency disputes, fraud, IP and international arbitration. Clients will span many sectors, including automotive, financial services, leisure, fisheries, logistics and FMCG.

The firm’s clients are significant in size and a number of them operate internationally. They have recently had one case with a value of $450 million and High Court proceedings involving a claim of £66 million.

About you

Please apply if you are an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE.

You’ll need to be hard working, resourceful, responsive and resilient, with the ability to grasp new challenges and areas of law quickly and accurately. You need to be able to provide pragmatic and commercial solutions tailored to a range of different clients. You should have the ability to supervise and develop others and be willing to engage in peer-to-peer discussions with senior colleagues as part of a close-knit team.

You should have a following of clients or referrers or have a proven track record in winning new clients. There is the potential for progression through to partnership if the successful candidate can demonstrate the skills we expect in accordance with our internal career framework.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work amongst talented, driven people.

The firm are known for providing an environment that allows for real career development.

You will have the option to work from home 2 days a week and there is a highly competitive salary and benefits package on offer.