Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Company: Motus Recruitment Limited
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Senior Commercial Disputes Solicitor (c.6 Years PQE+)

Senior Associate or Legal Director

Reading | Flexible & Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

£Highly competitive

Our client is a regional firm with a strong name across the Thames Valley, recognised for pragmatic advice and first-class client care. Growth in its commercial disputes practice has created the need for an additional senior hire in this highly regarded, L500 ranked team.

The Opportunity

  • Take ownership of a complex, high value commercial dispute caseload, from early-stage advice through to resolution
  • Work hand in hand with colleagues in other departments, including a busy property team
  • Build on established client and referrer relationships, and bring in new ones
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers within a collaborative team
  • Help shape the department’s direction through business development

About You

  • Solicitor of England & Wales, ideally c.6 years’ PQE and above (flexible for the right experience)
  • A track record of running complex commercial disputes matters
  • Commercially minded, analytical and a clear communicator
  • Meticulous, organised and client-focused
  • Keen to step into a leadership role as the team grows

Progression

  • A genuine opportunity to influence the future leadership of the department
  • A strong platform to grow your own work and client relationships
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that backs professional development and wellbeing

Why Consider This Firm?

  • Varied, high-quality commercial client base
  • Respected and collaborative team
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Hybrid working, with full‑time or part‑time considered
  • Willingness to shape working patterns around the right person

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Posted: October 30th, 2026