Residential Property Solicitor - Reading

Residential Property Solicitor
Reading | Some remote working available
Full-time | Permanent
Salary commensurate with experience + excellent benefits

A well-established, multi-office law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer to join its growing conveyancing department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated property lawyer with 5+ years' PQE who is looking to move into a role that combines fee earning with team leadership and supervision responsibilities.

The Role
Based at the firm's Lower Earley office (with some hybrid working available), the successful candidate will manage their own varied caseload of residential property matters while supporting the Head of Department in the day-to-day management and supervision of the wider team.

The department handles a full range of residential conveyancing matters and is one of the largest of its kind in the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the principal fee earner for transactions allocated
• Managing a full caseload from instruction to completion
• Advising clients on sales, purchases, leasehold and freehold matters, transfers of equity and re-mortgages
• Supporting and supervising junior lawyers and support staff
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the team

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum of 5 years' residential conveyancing experience
• Have strong technical expertise in all aspects of residential property work
• Be confident, well-organised and commercially minded
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a supportive, team-oriented approach
• Be comfortable taking ownership of issues and mentoring others
• Have a friendly, approachable manner and a commitment to high standards of client care

What's on Offer
The firm provides a friendly, professional and collaborative working environment, offering:

• Interesting and varied workload
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Ongoing training and support for career development
• Opportunities for progression into more senior management roles

Staff benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan
• 31-36 days annual leave including bank holidays, with a Bank Holiday switch scheme
• Contributory pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual paid sick allowance
• Flexitime or non-standard working hours
• Financial support for professional training
• Free conveyancing for staff home moves
• Monthly voucher scheme or paid gym membership
• Paid day off for charity work
• Summer and Christmas parties paid for by the firm

About the Firm
The firm employs around 60 staff across two offices in the Thames Valley and has a strong reputation for its client-focused approach. Much of its work comes from repeat business and referrals, reflecting the emphasis placed on building long-term client relationships. The firm also actively supports community initiatives and values the contributions of its team to its ongoing success.

How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter .