Job Description
Residential Property Lawyer
Reading | Hybrid Working
TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a highly regarded law firm in the Thames Valley that is looking to appoint an experienced, ambitious and client-focused Residential Property Lawyer to join its established Reading team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality residential work, values collaboration, and wants to play a key role in both client delivery and team development.
The Role
Youll be joining a close-knit Residential Property team that advises on a broad range of non-contentious matters, including:
* Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
* Re-mortgages
* Transfers of equity
* Voluntary first registrations
* Lease extensions
The team works collaboratively, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to deliver an exceptional level of client service. The firm places real emphasis on bespoke advice, attention to detail and building long-term client relationships.
Files are managed electronically, and hybrid working is actively supported. Youll be expected to be office-based at least three days per week, with flexibility around the needs of the team, firm and clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on the full breadth of residential property transactional work
* Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
* Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
* Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a consistently high level of service
* Keeping up to date with developments in residential property law and sharing knowledge across the team
* Contributing positively to a dynamic and ambitious team culture
* Supporting business development initiatives and encouraging internal and external referrals
About You
This role would suit someone who is confident, commercially minded and enjoys working as part of a team.
You will ideally have:
* 5+ years PQE (Solicitors, CILEX Lawyers and Licensed Conveyancers all considered)
* A strong background in residential property, ideally with local knowledge of the Reading market
* The ability to handle a caseload independently and supervise junior colleagues
* Excellent technical and drafting skills
* Strong client-care, communication and relationship-building abilities
* A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for team success
Whats On Offer
The firm offers a genuinely attractive benefits package, including:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Generous annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Bonus scheme
* Life assurance
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Gym membership contribution
* Flu vaccinations
* Employee perks and wellbeing benefits
Why Consider This Firm?
This is a firm that attracts people who enjoy a challenge and want their hard work and ideas to be recognised. Career progression is driven by merit, not hierarchy, and growth across the business continues to create new opportunities for ambitious lawyers.
Youll be trusted with responsibility early on, encouraged to contribute ideas, and supported by a friendly, energetic and collegiate team. The culture balances high-quality work with a strong sense of community, making it a genuinely enjoyable place to build a long-term career.
Interested?
If youre an experienced Residential Property Lawyer looking for a fresh opportunity with a supportive, forward-thinking firm in the Reading area, Id be delighted to speak with you in confidence.
Please get in touch for a discreet conversation to learn more about the role, the team and the long-term career prospects. Applications and enquiries are welcomed from Solicitors, CILEX Lawyers and Licensed Conveyancers who meet the experience criteria. Call me direclty on 02920 388100 or email your CV below for review.
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