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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.

The Role

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.

About You

* 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

Working Environment

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.

Benefits

* 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

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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