Real Estate Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor. The role involves advising clients on diverse commercial property matters, managing a caseload, and supervising junior team members. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, flexible working policies, and numerous benefits including enhanced pension contributions and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in property law and excellent client advisory skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £85,000 p.a (DOE)

Bonus scheme for all fee earners

Flexible annual leave policy

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Cash health plan

Regular team and social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial property matters.
• Ability to handle complex, high-value transactions.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Manage your own caseload and supervise juniors.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the department.

Skills

Commercial leasing

Acquisitions and disposals

Team supervision

Client advisory

Property law knowledge

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor

Locations: Newbury, Maidenhead, Swindon or Oxford (Thames Valley)

Flexible working available

A Tier 2 Legal 500 law firm with a strong presence across the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Real Estate / Commercial Property Lawyer to join its growing team.

This firm is recognised in the leading legal directories for its commercial property expertise and is consistently praised for its high-quality, partner-led service, collaborative culture and pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.

The Role

You will advise a broad and diverse client base across the full spectrum of commercial property matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property
• Commercial leasing (grants, renewals, assignments and underlettings)
• Options, conditional contracts and pre-emption agreements
• Promotion and overage agreements
• Property elements of corporate asset and share transactions
• Development work, including site assembly and sale of completed units
• Secured lending and real estate finance

You will manage your own caseload, supervise junior team members and contribute to the strategic growth of the department.

Team & Work Quality

The commercial property team has built an excellent reputation for:

• High-quality, responsive client service
• Handling complex, high-value transactions
• Strong cross-department collaboration
• Advising a wide range of corporate, private and institutional clients across multiple sectors

Recent work highlights include advising on:

• Sales of companies and commercial assets valued in excess of £10 million
• Disposal of landmark commercial and hospitality properties
• High-profile commercial development and investment transactions

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £85,000 p.a (DOE)
• Bonus scheme for all fee earners
• Flexible annual leave policy + Christmas office closure
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Free parking for lawyers, Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance (Senior Associate and above)
• Cash health plan, Virtual GP and wellbeing support
• Discount and benefits portal
• Regular team and social events
• Strong CSR and community involvement
• Structured onboarding and development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your real estate career with a firm that offers high-quality work, real responsibility and clear progression, apply now or get in touch for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.