Job Title: Property Development Solicitor
Location: Reading
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, private medical cover, hybrid working, birthday leave, wellbeing hour, charity days, cycle to work scheme, dog-friendly office, social events, season ticket loan, option to purchase additional holiday
About the Company
A highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm with a strong reputation across the corporate, technology, and private client sectors. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to providing high-quality legal services within a supportive and flexible working environment.
Role Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Development Solicitor to join a well-established Development & House Building team in Reading. The role offers exposure to a broad range of development transactions, working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters. The successful candidate will benefit from hands‑on mentoring, strong career progression opportunities, and a genuinely collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting development transactions through drafting option agreements, conditional contracts, transfers, and related documentation
* Assisting with acquisitions and disposals of development land, providing exposure to complex transactional work
* Undertaking due diligence exercises and preparing reports to support informed commercial decisions
* Supporting development finance matters and gaining experience in secured transactions
* Contributing to plot sales processes and helping improve transactional efficiencies
* Identifying legal and commercial risks while proposing practical solutions for clients
* Building relationships with clients, agents, and third parties involved in development projects
Requirements
* Experience or demonstrable interest in property development or development transactions
* Strong drafting and communication skills
* Organised and detail-oriented approach to managing transactional matters
* Commercial awareness with a practical problem‑solving mindset
* Enthusiasm to learn and contribute within a collaborative team environment
* Willingness to participate in networking and business development activities
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