Commercial Property Solicitor

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• Reading, UK

Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive (14 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.

• 14 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