Commercial Property Solicitor
Reading | Hybrid Working | Leading National Law Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join a highly regarded Real Estate team in Reading, offering high-quality work, exposure to prestigious clients and genuine scope for long-term career development.
The firm has an established national reputation and is highly decorated in the Legal 500, with a strong presence across multiple UK offices. Its Real Estate team advises a diverse client base spanning investors, developers, banks, occupiers, local authorities and telecommunications operators, handling a broad range of complex and high-value property matters.

The Role
Joining a thriving Reading-based team, you will work on a varied caseload covering both public and private sector property matters. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, build lasting client relationships and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive and commercially focused environment.
Your work will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial property contracts, leases, licences, transfers and deeds.
• Advising on mixed-use developments and wider property development matters.
• Undertaking due diligence, including title reviews, reporting, raising enquiries and reviewing searches.
• Supporting high-value transactions for a range of prestigious clients.
• Liaising directly with clients, counterparties and other professional advisers.
• Advising on indemnity insurance and liaising with brokers and underwriters where required.
• Conducting legal research and attending client meetings.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to grow the team's regional profile.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues across a wider national Real Estate practice, while being firmly embedded within the Reading office. The role offers a balance of collaborative teamwork and the autonomy to manage matters appropriate to your experience.

The Ideal
CandidateYou will be a Commercial Property Solicitor with experience gained within a recognised regional or national practice, comfortable handling a broad range of commercial real estate matters.
You should have experience across commercial leases, agreements and development work. Experience in property finance, property development or telecommunications would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
Alongside your technical ability, you will bring:

• A commercially minded approach and a strong understanding of client needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients.
• A collaborative, adaptable and proactive attitude.
• The ambition to develop your practice and contribute to business development.
• The ability to deliver a high standard of client service in a fast-paced environment.

The Firm and Benefits
This is an opportunity to join an established national practice with the resources, client base and breadth of expertise to support your long-term career ambitions.
You can expect:

• High-quality work for prestigious clients on complex and high-value transactions.
• A supportive, well-established Real Estate team.
• Exposure to a broad range of public and private sector work.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and commercial profile.
• The chance to build lasting client relationships and establish yourself within the Thames Valley market.
• Hybrid working, typically involving three days of flexible office attendance, depending on business needs.
• A genuine emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable career development.

If you are looking for a Commercial Property role that combines quality work, a strong national platform and the opportunity to develop within a thriving Reading team, this is well worth exploring.
Get in touch! For more information, or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Leon Sokell on or at .