Senior Dispute Resolution Associate

KMA Legal Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KMA Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate Dispute Resolution Solicitor for a Reading-based role with partner track potential. You will handle a varied commercial disputes caseload, collaborating with Partners and senior colleagues while developing your own following.

The role offers significant responsibility, potential progression to partnership, and a focus on high-value cases across industries, including international matters. A strong track record and 7+ years PQE are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' PQE in dispute resolution.
• Proven track record of handling high-value commercial disputes.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an own caseload across diverse disputes.
• Lead and develop team members within a close-knit practice.
• Advise clients on strategy for cross-border and high-stakes matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

PQE 7+ years

Client development

Commercial litigation

Job description

Senior Associate Dispute Resolution Solicitor (General Litigation) with partner track potential

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. They are recruiting for a Senior Associate, but would also consider applications from established partners with a proven following.

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

You are an experienced senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor with a minimum of 7 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.