Real Estate Lawyer – Thames Valley | 3–10+ PQE
Locations: Newbury | Maidenhead | Swindon
Salary: up to £90,000 + Bonus | Full-time | Hybrid
About the Firm
This forward-thinking, innovative, and friendly law firm has grown substantially across the Thames Valley in recent years, with offices in Newbury, Maidenhead, and Swindon. Recently recognised as Law Firm of the Year (2024) by a major national legal network, the firm provides top-quality legal services.
The Real Estate team is ranked in The Legal 500 for its excellence in commercial property work across the South East. The practice advises a diverse portfolio of clients on acquisitions, financings, developments, and landlord and tenant matters, and is widely respected for its pragmatic, commercially astute approach.
Recent work highlights include:
* Advising on the £10m sale of a manufacturing business to a private equity-backed buyer.
* Acting on the £6.5m sale of a prestigious five-star hotel in Berkshire.
* Advising on the sale of a well-known motor dealership in Swindon.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Lawyer to join the highly regarded Commercial Property team. You’ll work on a broad range of commercial property transactions while being part of a supportive, collaborative, and values-led team.
Your work will include:
* Acquisitions and disposals of all types of commercial property
* Property portfolio management
* Grant, renewal, and transfer of leases
* Consents for assignment, underletting, or alterations
* Conditional contracts, options, and pre-emption agreements
* Promotion and development agreements
* Property aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals
* Secured lending and site development work
You’ll manage your own caseload, support more junior lawyers, and contribute to the team’s continued growth and client success.
About You
You’ll be an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with a strong technical foundation and a practical, client-centred approach.
Requirements:
* 3–10+ years’ PQE (Solicitor, CILEX)
* Significant experience in commercial property transactions
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
* Strong client-facing and business development abilities
* Alignment with the firm’s values and culture
* Please note: NQ candidates are not being considered at this time.
Benefits include:
* Flexible annual leave policy – no set limit on holiday entitlement
* Firm closure between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from leave)
* Pension scheme and life assurance (4x salary)
* Cash health plan with virtual GP access and wellbeing tools
* Private medical insurance
* Free parking at all offices
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Team and firmwide bonus schemes
If you’re a motivated Real Estate Lawyer seeking to join a top-tier, values-driven team in the Thames Valley, we’d love to hear from you.