Residential Property Solicitor

Senior Associate – Residential Property Solicitor

Reading | Hybrid Working | Team Leadership | Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced Residential Property Solicitor with strong technical expertise and proven leadership skills, ready to take the next step into a senior, strategic role?

A respected and progressive law firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Associate Residential Property Solicitor to lead and supervise a thriving team of seven Fee Earners, with the full support of the current Residential Property Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor who thrives on mentoring others, driving departmental growth and delivering high-quality legal services.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of 7 Fee Earners, offering technical guidance, mentoring and oversight
• Work closely with the Residential Property Partner on strategy, operations and best practices
• Oversee a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including:
  
  • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
  • Lease extensions and enfranchisement
  • Remortgages, transfers of equity and equity release
  • Title and ownership complexities, rights of way and boundary issues
  • Residential landlord and tenant matters
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and workflows
• Play a key role in business development and strengthening client relationships

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years PQE in residential property law with a strong, well-rounded technical skillset
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (or a readiness to step into that role)
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational and client care skills
• Commercially astute, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for team development

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus package reflective of seniority
• Defined career path with potential for progression to Partner
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements (typically 2–3 days in the office)
• High-quality, loyal client base and strong referral network

This role is ideal for a Senior Conveyancer or Solicitor who is ready to take on a leadership role, make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of a growing Residential Property department.

To apply for this position please email with your cv to Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.

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