Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Hybrid

Oculus Legal Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Top 200 UK firm

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Reading is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Commercial Litigation team. The role involves managing a varied caseload across commercial disputes with flexibility for up to three days of remote work weekly.

The successful candidate will advise businesses and individuals, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development within a collaborative, leading regional firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Commercial Litigation experience, ideally 5+ PQE
• Proven ability to independently manage a varied and complex litigation caseload
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial disputes
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation strategy
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes
• Ambitious and keen to contribute to the continued growth of a successful team

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes and shareholder disputes
• Provide high-quality advocacy and representation in court and ADR
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the team's development
• Support business development and build relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Help shape litigation strategy and improve processes within the department

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationship management

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Oculus Legal Group in Reading is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Commercial Litigation team. The role involves managing a varied caseload across commercial disputes with flexibility for up to three days of remote work weekly.

The successful candidate will advise businesses and individuals, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development within a collaborative, leading regional firm.