Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Overview
Clarkslegal LLP is a leading commercial law firm with offices in Reading and London.
Our Dispute Resolution team, has an excellent reputation, known for the high quality of its work, its technical expertise and its commercial approach. The Dispute Resolution team at Clarkslegal is recognised by the legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as a leader in its field.
The continued growth in new instructions and new clients has created the need to add another Commercial Litigation solicitor to join our highly regarded team.
We are looking for someone with commercial litigation experience and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on a broad variety of disputes. The role is hybrid, with office working from our Reading office.
Role Summary
- 1-3 PQE
- Very broad range of commercial dispute resolution work
- Clients ranging from individuals to large corporate
- Working with own matters and as part of a team on larger cases
- Encouraged to develop interests and specialisms in areas of work and industries
- Promoting the services and reputation of the team and firm
The role will also involve supporting the Dispute Resolution Department’s wider business development strategies and interests, further details of which will be discussed at interview.
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge
- Have demonstrable practical experience of commercial litigation work and be willing to undertake a broad range of work
- Strong technical and academic capability
- Understanding and knowledge of litigation processes and procedures
- Ability to work successfully within a team and independently, as well as to supervise and help with the development of more junior team members
- Be willing and able to build strong and long-term relationships with clients and introducers
- Have an interest in and enthusiasm for business development
- Good time management and personal organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must hold or be entitled to hold a valid Law Society Practising Certificate
- IT literate – adept in the use of Word/Outlook /TFB/imanage or similar
- Consistently excellent academics – at least A/B’s in 3 A ‘levels; 1st/2:1 degree or equivalent
Salary and Benefits
- Flexible working – We offer hybrid working after completion of probationary periods.
- 25 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays
- Medicash benefits
- Pension
To apply email CV and Covering Letter to HR@clarkslegal.com
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SalaryMarket rate
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Reports toHead of Dispute Resolution
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LocationReading
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Closing date12 January 2026
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DepartmentLitigation
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Posted on24 November 2025
Why choose us?
We will support you to develop into the professional you want to be.
Supported professional development
We are friendly and supportive, with training opportunities to fill you with confidence that you will reach your full potential with us. We all work in an open plan, open door working environment.
Stimulating and rewarding work
We are ambitious, fast paced and professional, and with us you will enjoy a challenging but rewarding role every day.
A voice in the business
Your expertise is valued with us, where you can add ideas and input action, whatever role you have in the business, we believe you can make a difference.
Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to eliminating discrimination and to promoting equality and diversity.
Flexible approaches
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Community
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