Senior Litigation Solicitor

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment Consultants; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership potential

Job summary

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment Consultants seeks a Senior Litigation Solicitor in Berkshire to handle a broad civil and commercial litigation caseload, including insolvency, contractual disputes, and shareholder matters. You will advise high-profile clients and contribute to the growth of the team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years’ PQE, strong business development and people-management skills, and a track record of mentoring junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Senior litigation lawyer with at least 10 years’ PQE in a similar sized team.
• Strong business development skills and ability to win client matters.
• Experience in team management and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Proactive and client-focused with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad and complex range of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to team growth.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.

Skills

Business development

Team management

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Litigation Solicitor

Berkshire

£70,000 - £80,000

W/29811

Senior Litigation Solicitor – Our client is a well established, full service law firm with multiple offices and a strong reputation across the Thames Valley and Southeast. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Senior Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding team.

About the Role

You will be handling a broad and complex range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including insolvency, contentious probate, contractual and commercial disputes, shareholder, partnership and directors’ disputes, and consumer claims. You will also build strong client relationships, contribute to the continued growth of the litigation team and supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff. Shared secretarial support will be provided, enabling you to focus on delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care.

Candidate Requirements

They are seeking a senior litigation lawyer with at least 10 years’ PQE and a proven track record within a similarly sized litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills, experience in team management and a demonstrable ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.

On Offer

The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, shared secretarial support, a supportive and collaborative working environment, exposure to high quality work and clients, and excellent opportunities for career progression. Partnership is there to be had.