Real Estate Solicitor

Position: Real Estate Solicitor (Permanent)
Real Estate Solicitor (2–6 PQE)

Reading | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

We are instructed by a leading

South East law firm

to recruit a

Real Estate Solicitor

to join its sizeable and highly regarded Real Estate team, based in

Reading

.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ideally between

2–6 years’ PQE

to join one of the largest real estate practices in the region outside of London, known for delivering

City-quality work

while offering a supportive and collaborative culture. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience outside this range are also welcomed.

The Opportunity

You will join a broad and dynamic Real Estate team advising on a diverse range of high-quality commercial property matters. The team acts for a varied client base, including owners and occupiers, developers, investors and financial institutions, and handles work across multiple asset classes and sectors.

This role offers significant exposure to complex and interesting transactions, alongside excellent long-term career prospects and structured development support.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and interests, the role will involve work across a range of commercial property matters, including:

Office, industrial and retail lettings

Investment property acquisitions and disposals

Large-scale residential and mixed-use developments

Secured lending and finance-related property work

Acting for landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers

Agricultural and rural estates property matters

Supporting planning, environmental and construction-related aspects of transactions

You do not need prior experience in all of the above areas to be considered; the firm is keen to tailor the role around your existing strengths while supporting your development into new areas.

Team & Culture

The Real Estate team has a strong reputation for both technical excellence and approachability. There is a clear emphasis on

training and career progression

, with regular team training sessions, mentoring and ongoing development opportunities.

Business development and marketing activities are actively encouraged, and there are frequent opportunities to get involved in client-facing initiatives and team social events.

About You

Qualified solicitor with

ideally 2–6 years’ PQE

(or equivalent experience)

Background in commercial real estate or property law

Strong technical ability with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset

Keen to develop your career within a high-performing but supportive team

Confident communicator with a strong commitment to client service

Working Pattern

The role is based in the firm’s

Reading office

, with a

hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

.

Inclusivity & Flexibility

All PQE levels are indicative only, and candidates with equivalent quality of experience are encouraged to apply. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, may be considered in line with business needs. The firm is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and is happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you would like to apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please submit a detailed CV or get in touch for further information