Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm based in Reading is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE. The role involves managing a portfolio, drafting commercial leases, and advising on property transactions. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, generous holidays, and various wellbeing perks, ensuring a strong work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extra birthday day off

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance x5 salary

Wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial property law.
• Ability to handle complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and pragmatic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and advise on commercial leases.
• Provide corporate support on property transactions.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client relationship building

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Location: Reading (Hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE)

We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join a growing, vibrant law firm based in Reading. If you're someone who thrives on varied work, wants excellent benefits, flexibility - and a team that actually cares - read on.

What You Will Be Doing

You'll sit within the Commercial Property & Real Estate group, working with a large, experienced team (partners, senior associates, solicitors, legal executives). Your work will include:

• Taking charge of your own portfolio: freehold & leasehold acquisitions/disposals.
• Drafting and advising on commercial leases, lease renewals, licence to assign/underlet/alterations.
• Portfolio management for both landlords and occupiers.
• Providing corporate support on the property aspects of business transactions.
• Advising on secured lending.
• Spotting risk early, offering practical and commercial solutions.
• Business development: growing relationships with clients & referrers; being visible in the commercial property community.

What We Are Looking For

You will be the right fit if you:

• Have substantial commercial property experience, able to handle complex transactions mostly independently (though partner-support is there when you need it).
• Are skilled in building & maintaining strong client/referrer relationships.
• Communicate clearly & confidently - in writing, in person, with clients and with colleagues.
• Are detail-oriented, methodical, well organized - but also pragmatic and commercial in your thinking.
• Will lean in on business development when needed.

What Is in It for You

• Competitive salary £60,000+ (DOE) and two forms of bonus.
• Hybrid working: 2 days/week in the Reading office.
• Generous holidays + an extra birthday day off.
• Clear progression structures and support with getting there.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance x5 salary.
• Wellbeing perks: weekly wellbeing hour, charity work allowance, cycle-to-work scheme and more.
• Social stuff: dog-friendly office, social committee events, season ticket travel loan.

Why This Firm Stands Out

Without naming names, here’s what people who join tend to love:

• A culture where people come first - you'll be well supported, listened to and valued
• Real opportunities to grow, with autonomy and clear career progression structures.
• Forward-thinking approach to work/life balance (hybrid work, wellbeing built in, extra perks).
• A broad, varied property practice.

If you're ready for a place where you can stretch, grow, be challenged, and also have the flexibility to enjoy life outside work - this could be it.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.