Job Description
Senior Associate Solicitor / Legal Director – Commercial Litigation
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Reading | Hybrid Working | Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Our client, a leading Thames Valley law firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director Commercial Litigation Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Reading.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director looking to progress their career, with the role offering a genuine Partner Designate pathway and the opportunity to develop towards Partnership within a successful and growing practice.
You will join a well-established Commercial Litigation team with an excellent reputation for handling complex, high-value disputes. The role involves advising a broad client base including businesses, directors, shareholders, investors and senior executives on strategically important litigation, with a strong focus on achieving commercially effective outcomes.
The Role
You will manage a varied and high-quality caseload including:
- Advising on a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual, corporate, shareholder and partnership matters
Handling complex business-related litigation, including disputes involving directors, shareholders and senior stakeholders
Managing disputes through a variety of routes including negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution and court proceedings
Advising on contentious insolvency matters, restrictive covenant issues and other commercial conflicts
Working on high-value and strategically important disputes, including High Court litigation
Providing commercially focused advice to businesses, directors, shareholders and other stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes
About You
You will be:
- A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years' PQE gained within Commercial Litigation or Dispute Resolution
Experienced handling complex commercial disputes from initial advice through to settlement, mediation or trial
Confident advising corporates, directors, shareholders and business owners on strategic disputes
Commercially minded with strong client management and business development skills
An ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director seeking a clear route to Partnership
Why Apply?
- Genuine Partner Designate opportunity with a clear Partnership pathway
High-quality, complex commercial litigation work
Exposure to significant High Court and multi-million-pound disputes
Opportunity to build and develop client relationships
Hybrid and flexible working
Strong existing client base and referral network
Supportive, collaborative and ambitious team environment
Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director Commercial Litigation Solicitor who is ready for the next stage of their career and wants to join a firm that recognises ambition, rewards contribution and offers genuine progression. xkybehq
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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