Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor (Property & Commercial Disputes)

PQE: 2-8 years

Location: Henley-on-Thames or Reading (Hybrid/Flexible working available)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits + Genuine Partnership Track

About the Firm

A long-established and highly respected private practice law firm based on the South Oxfordshire/Berkshire border, advising a broad client base across the Thames Valley and beyond.

The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to both commercial and private clients, with particular strength in property-related and commercial dispute work.

The Litigation Department is thriving, with a consistent flow of high-value, complex and varied instructions driven by long-standing client relationships and referrals.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a Litigation Solicitor/Dispute Resolution Solicitor (2-8 PQE) to join a growing and busy Litigation team.

This is a key strategic hire, working closely with the Head of Department and other senior lawyers. The role offers a clear opportunity for progression, with genuine Partnership prospects for the right individual.

You will take on a substantial, varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy, alongside appropriate support where required.

Key Areas of Work

You will handle a broad mix of Property Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution, including:

• Property Litigation (Residential & Commercial)
• Landlord & Tenant disputes
• TOLATA claims (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
• Possession claims, forfeiture, boundary and easement disputes
• Commercial Litigation
  • Contract disputes
  • Consumer disputes
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
• Exposure to Contentious Probate disputes (advantageous but not essential)

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking a confident and capable Solicitor with:

• 2-8 years' PQE in Litigation/Dispute Resolution
• Strong experience in property litigation and/or commercial disputes
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to dispute resolution

Experience across both residential and commercial property disputes would be highly advantageous.

Why This Role?

• Genuine Partnership progression opportunity
• High-quality, varied and often complex caseload
• Strong regional reputation and loyal client base
• Early autonomy with real responsibility
• Supportive, collegiate team environment
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent work-life balance compared to City or large regional firms

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £55,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Bonus potential (where applicable)
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and progression support
• Clear route to senior associate and partnership