Dispute Resolution Associate Solicitor

About us: We are a medium-sized, independent law firm based in Reading and we’re looking for three different roles for you to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of a friendly yet ambitious law firm where you can develop your career as a general commercial lawyer whilst working on a caseload of high-quality work. We will expect you to work as a part of a team and provide support to your colleagues to enable you, and them, to have a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about supporting our local community and hold a number of charitable and social activities across the team and wider firm throughout the year. You may also have opportunities to contribute to the FSP Foundation – a separate independently run organisation, which utilises funds from the firm and fundraising activities to support local charities. Commercial Solicitor vacancy (4 years PQE plus) This role is based within our Commercial team, but will require you to work closely with the wider Business Services Team on business development activities. We would expect a strong background in a wide range of commercial contract, intellectual property and data protection work. We can flex the role to take into account any specialisms or areas of expertise that you have or wish support to pursue. You will be sufficiently experienced that you can act without extensive supervision on a range of matters. We act across a wide range of sectors, but have particular expertise in technology and automotive industries. We require a highly developed sense of commercial and practical acumen – our clients are looking for real world solutions, not “perfect” theoretical answers. We are a growing team and firm and will expect you to be involved in a range of marketing and business development activities. We encourage solicitors to take a proactive role in building relationships with their clients and professional contacts and establishing their own network. This may include presenting webinars or seminars, attending networking events, writing articles, LinkedIn engagement, client visits or meetings, and building internal relationships within the firm. This is a rare opportunity for somebody to progress their career and help build a practice in a hugely supportive environment. Construction and Commercial Solicitor (non-contentious) vacancy This role is based within our Commercial team, but will require you to work closely with the wider Business Services Team and our contentious construction solicitors on business development activities. This role will be ideal for someone who wishes to develop a non-contentious construction law practice, whilst still having the opportunity to undertake a range of other commercial work. We would expect a strong background in advising on construction law matters, including JCT and NEC contracts, together with general commercial contract knowledge. We will expect you to be able to demonstrate a commitment to this area of law. We require a highly developed sense of commercial and practical acumen – our clients are looking for real world solutions, not “perfect” theoretical answers. We are a growing team and firm and will expect you to be involved in a range of marketing and business development activities. We encourage solicitors to take a proactive role in building relationships with their clients and professional contacts and establishing their own network. This may include presenting webinars or seminars, attending networking events, writing articles, LinkedIn engagement, client visits or meetings, and building internal relationships within the firm. You will be sufficiently experienced that you will be able to act without extensive supervision on a range of matters. This is a rare opportunity for somebody to progress their career and help build a practice in a hugely supportive environment. 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service ~ Our core working hours policy which means you can flex your day start and end times ~ Hybrid working ~ Eligibility to join our annual performance related discretionary bonus scheme ~ Enrolment to our company pension scheme with contributions matched to 5% ~ Professional subscription fees covered ~ Great training opportunities ~ Life assurance ~ Season ticket loans ~ Employee assistance programme ~ Cycle to work scheme ~ Recruitment bonus scheme