Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Motus Legal Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible FT/PT considered

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Motus Legal Recruitment represents a regional firm in Reading seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to manage a high-value commercial disputes caseload with hybrid working arrangements. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time hours and a pathway to leadership within a supportive, client-focused team.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in complex disputes, be commercially minded and capable of mentoring junior lawyers while developing client relationships

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex commercial disputes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent client communication and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high-value commercial dispute caseload from early advice to resolution.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other departments, including the property team.
• Develop and maintain client and referrer relationships and bring in new work.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within a collaborative team.
• Contribute to shaping the department's direction through business development.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Solicitor of England & Wales

6+ years PQE

Job description

Senior Associate or Legal Director

Reading | Flexible & Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

£Highly competitive

Our client is a regional firm with a strong name across the Thames Valley, recognised for pragmatic advice and first-class client care. Growth in its commercial disputes practice has created the need for an additional senior hire in this highly regarded, L500 ranked team.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of a complex, high value commercial dispute caseload, from early-stage advice through to resolution
• Work hand in hand with colleagues in other departments, including a busy property team
• Build on established client and referrer relationships, and bring in new ones
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within a collaborative team
• Help shape the department's direction through business development

About You

• Solicitor of England & Wales, ideally c.6 years' PQE and above (flexible for the right experience)
• A track record of running complex commercial disputes matters
• Commercially minded, analytical and a clear communicator
• Meticulous, organised and client-focused
• Keen to step into a leadership role as the team grows

Progression

• A genuine opportunity to influence the future leadership of the department
• A strong platform to grow your own work and client relationships
• A supportive, inclusive culture that backs professional development and wellbeing

Why Consider This Firm?

• Varied, high-quality commercial client base
• Respected and collaborative team
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working, with full-time or part-time considered
• Willingness to shape working patterns around the right person