Property Development Solicitor

Commercial Property / Real Estate Development Solicitor (1–4 PQE)

Reading | Hybrid Working | £52,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property / Real Estate Development Solicitor to join a Legal 500 recognised, Lexcel accredited law firm in Reading, Thames Valley.

This role is ideal for a junior to mid-level solicitor (1–4 PQE) looking to specialise or further develop their experience in property development and housebuilding work within a highly regarded and growing team.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working (genuine flexibility around office days)
• High-quality development work with leading housebuilders
• Clear progression pathway with partner-led mentoring
• Strong regional reputation with top-tier rankings
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The Role

You will join a well-established Real Estate Development / Housebuilding team , advising a broad client base including developers, housebuilders and landowners across the Thames Valley and beyond.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to the full development lifecycle , making it particularly attractive for solicitors looking to build a long-term career in this space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting on acquisitions and disposals of development land
• Advising on option agreements, promotion agreements and strategic land
• Drafting and negotiating planning agreements, infrastructure agreements and easements
• Supporting on secured lending transactions
• Handling residential plot sales
• Advising on CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) and SDLT matters
• Supporting business development and client relationship management

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1–4 years’ PQE
• Experience in commercial property or real estate , ideally with some exposure to development or housebuilding
• Strong technical skills with attention to detail
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Keen to work in a collaborative, supportive team environment

The Firm

This is a top-tier, full-service commercial law firm with a strong presence in the Thames Valley and consistent rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers UK .

The firm is known for its supportive culture, quality of work and investment in junior lawyers , offering an excellent platform for career progression in real estate development.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply Now

If you are a Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor looking for your next step in development work in Reading , we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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