Commercial Property Solicitor / Legal Executive (1–4 PQE) Location: Reading – Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Very Competitive (DOE) We are instructed by a well-established, forward-thinking regional law firm to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy and collaborative Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer in the early to mid-stages of qualification to gain exposure to a broad range of commercial property matters, working closely with experienced partners and colleagues in a supportive, high-quality practice. The role offers a mix of independent responsibility and structured supervision, alongside genuine opportunities for development, profile-building, and longer-term progression. The Role You will handle a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including: * Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals * Drafting and negotiating commercial leases and ancillary documents * Lease renewals and portfolio management for landlords and occupiers * Property management matters such as licences to assign, underlet, and alter * Secured lending transactions * Supporting wider transactional work and collaborating with corporate and real estate colleagues You will be encouraged to take an active role in business development, relationship-building, and contributing to the growth of the team. About You * 1–4 years’ PQE (or equivalent) in commercial property * Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions * Strong drafting and negotiation skills * Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision * Proactive, organised, and commercially aware * Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities * Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * High attention to detail and strong academic background * Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office and Outlook Working Environment You will be joining a well-resourced commercial property team that works closely with colleagues across a broader real estate and corporate offering. The culture is practical, client-focused, and collegiate, with an emphasis on delivering clear advice and building long-term client relationships. Benefits * 25 days’ annual leave * Pension scheme with employer contribution * Life assurance * Private medical cover * Hybrid and flexible working * Access to performance-related bonus scheme * Birthday leave * Weekly wellbeing initiative * Paid charity day(s) * Cycle to work scheme * Season ticket travel loan * Option to purchase additional annual leave * Social and wellbeing events Why Consider This Opportunity? Broad, high-quality commercial property work Supportive supervision and career development Hybrid working and strong benefits package Opportunity to build a profile and develop a network Long-term progression within a stable regional firm