Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is partnering with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor in Reading. The role focuses on a broad range of commercial disputes, advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients across the mid-market, with exposure to private client matters as needed.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, contribute to business development, and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative firm culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years' PQE.
• Experience managing a commercial dispute resolution caseload.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial dispute resolution caseload, incl. commercial and contractual disputes, shareholder and M&A disputes, professional negligence, insolvency, construction, arbitration and regulatory disputes.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, contribute to business development, and support junior lawyers across the firm.

Skills

5+ PQE

Caseload management

Drafting skills

Client relationship

Business development

Education

England & Wales solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Hybrid Working

Salary: £70,000–£85,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm seeking an experienced

Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Reading team.

The role offers exposure to a varied range of commercial disputes, advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients across the mid-market, alongside private clients on complex and high-value matters.

The Role

You will manage a varied commercial dispute resolution caseload, with work including:

• Commercial and contractual disputes


• Shareholder, partnership and company disputes


• M&A disputes, including warranties, indemnities and earn-outs


• Professional negligence


• Insolvency and restructuring disputes


• Construction disputes


• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution


• Regulatory, procurement and other complex commercial disputes

You will also develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support junior lawyers, working collaboratively with specialists across the wider firm.

Experience across every area is not essential; strong commercial dispute resolution experience and a client-focused approach are key.

About You

• Solicitor qualified in England & Wales with 5+ years' PQE


• Experience managing your own commercial dispute resolution caseload


• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills


• Commercially minded, with excellent client relationship skills


• An interest in business development and contributing to team growth

The Opportunity

• Advise a diverse mid-market client base, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients


• Handle high-quality commercial disputes within an established practice


• Benefit from a supportive team and genuine career progression opportunities


• Salary of £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience


• Hybrid and flexible working


• Excellent benefits and a collaborative working culture