Senior Associate Solicitor / Legal Director – Commercial Litigation
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.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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