Senior Property Lawyer Reading

Senior Property Lawyer Reading

Location: Reading
Full-time | Monday Friday: 9:00am 5:30pm or 8:30am 5:00pm
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Overview

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner or Property Lawyer looking for your next step?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking law firm with a progressive approach to residential conveyancing. Our client is expanding their team and is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to manage a busy caseload with the support of an assistant.

You'll benefit from a structured, supportive environment with strong admin processes, a tech-enabled case management system, and a leadership team that values development and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential property matters including sales, purchases, leasehold, new build and shared ownership transactions.

• Supervise and delegate to an assistant, maintaining quality and timeliness.

• Ensure all activity aligns with compliance, KPIs, and service level agreements.

• Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, agents, and stakeholders via phone, email, and face-to-face.

• Use a bespoke case management system efficiently to track progress and updates.

• Uphold exceptional levels of client service, contributing to the firms positive reputation.

• Participate in team meetings, training, and performance reviews.

• Assist other departments if required and adapt to wider firm needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Conveyancer, Property Lawyer, or Fee Earner in residential conveyancing.

• Confident handling leasehold, new build and shared ownership matters independently.

• Proven ability to meet personal and team targets (e.g. monthly completions).

• Excellent organisation, time management, and multitasking skills.

• Strong communicator with a professional, client-focused approach.

• Tech-savvy and confident with MS Office and legal software platforms.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment.

• Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative team player.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive starting salary, based on experience

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Extra leave for long service

• Healthcare cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Career development aligned with the firms growth strategy

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Costco membership

• Death in service benefit

• Supportive, modern office environment with structured progression

• Regular social events, including summer and Christmas parties

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