Commercial Property Solicitor​/Legal Executive; PQE

Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive (1-4 PQE)

Location:

Reading - Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary:
Very Competitive (DOE)

We are instructed by a well‑established, forward‑thinking regional law firm to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy and collaborative Commercial Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer in the early to mid‑stages of qualification to gain exposure to a broad range of commercial property matters, working closely with experienced partners and colleagues in a supportive, high‑quality practice.

The role offers a mix of independent responsibility and structured supervision, alongside genuine opportunities for development, profile‑building, and longer‑term progression.

You will handle a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and ancillary documents
• Lease renewals and portfolio management for landlords and occupiers
• Property management matters such as licences to assign, underlet, and alter
• Secured lending transactions
• Supporting wider transactional work and collaborating with corporate and real‑estate colleagues

You will be encouraged to take an active role in business development, relationship‑building, and contributing to the growth of the team.

• 1-4 years' PQE (or equivalent) in commercial property
• Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and strong academic background
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office and Outlook

You will be joining a well‑resourced commercial property team that works closely with colleagues across a broader real estate and corporate offering. The culture is practical, client‑focused, and collegiate, with an emphasis on delivering clear advice and building long‑term client relationships.

• 25 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Access to performance‑related bonus scheme
• Birthday leave
• Weekly wellbeing initiative
• Paid charity day(s)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Social and wellbeing events

• Broad, high‑quality commercial property work
• Supportive supervision and career development
• Hybrid working and strong benefits package
• Opportunity to build a profile and develop a network
• Long‑term progression within a stable regional firm