Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Motus Recruitment Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruitment Limited seeks a Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor (c.6 Years PQE+) in Reading. The role offers Senior Associate or Legal Director level progression with hybrid working and flexible full-time or part-time options.

The successful candidate will handle a high-value commercial disputes caseload, work with the property team, expand client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the department's growth and business development.

Qualifications

• Solicitor of England & Wales with ~6 years PQE or more.
• Experience running complex commercial disputes matters.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and clear communicator.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within a team.
• Willing to lead as the department grows.

Responsibilities

• Own a high-value commercial dispute caseload from advice through to resolution.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

PQE 6 years

Commercial disputes

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor (c.6 Years PQE+)

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