Job Description
Senior Associate Residential Property Solicitor
Location: Reading, Thames Valley (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Key Benefits:
Hybrid Working (Flexible Office/Home Split)
27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Perks Box Membership (Retail & Lifestyle Discounts)
Generous Company Pension Scheme
Ideal for candidates living within commuting distance of Reading
A leading Legal 500 firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced and team-focused Senior Associate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Residential Property team based in Reading.
Due to continued growth, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Residential Property Lawyer (5+ years PQE) who enjoys collaborative working, mentoring junior team members and being part of a firm with a strong presence across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.
The Role:
As a Senior Associate, you will:
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* Manage a broad and high-quality caseload including complex sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold and freehold matters, new builds, first registrations and shared ownership transactions
* Play an active role in the supervision and development of junior colleagues, providing mentoring and guidance
* Work closely with the Reading-based partners and contribute to the growth and development of the team
* Build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on excellent client service
* Assist with business development activities, local networking and maintaining the firm’s reputation across the Thames Valley
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✅ Requirements:
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* 5+ years PQE as a Residential Property Solicitor
* Experience handling complex and high-value property matters
* Team-oriented, with a proven track record of mentoring or supervising junior staff
* Strong communication and client care skills
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, partner-led environment
* Local knowledge of the Reading/Thames Valley property market is advantageous
* Must live within commutable distance of Reading (or be genuinely willing to relocate)
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What’s On Offer?
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* Excellent career progression prospects, with a clear pathway to future leadership roles
* Opportunity to work alongside Legal 500 ranked lawyers
* Flexible hybrid working policy
* Competitive salary, 27 days annual leave, strong pension contributions and Perks Box benefits
* Supportive, professional and collegiate culture
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If you are a Residential Property Senior Associate looking to take the next step in your career with a progressive and highly regarded Reading-based firm, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Send your CV today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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