Real Estate Lawyer - Innovative Firm

Hunters Legal is pleased to be working alongside a well-established, progressive law firm in its search for an experienced Real Estate Lawyer. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to join a respected Commercial Property team within one of the firm’s Thames Valley offices (Newbury, Maidenhead or Swindon). The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’  and a proven track record managing complex commercial property matters. This role is well-suited for a confident self-starter looking to contribute to a growing and collaborative legal environment.

About the Firm:

With a reputation for innovation and a strong presence across the Thames Valley, this award-winning firm provides high-quality legal services to a wide range of individual and business clients. Its success is built on a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth, and its practice areas include Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills, Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing.

The Role:

The successful candidate will work as part of a busy, supportive team, handling a broad mix of commercial property transactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing property portfolios and advising on the grant, renewal, and transfer of commercial leases.
• Handling applications for consent to assignments, underletting, and alterations.
• Advising on the acquisition and disposal of commercial properties.
• Drafting and negotiating options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements, and promotion agreements.
• Supporting corporate transactions with property-related elements.
• Working on secured lending, site development, site assembly, and sale of completed units.

The role also involves independently managing a caseload, supporting junior team members, and contributing to the firm’s business development and client engagement efforts.

About You:

• 5+ years’ with strong experience in commercial property law.
• Highly organised and able to manage a fast-paced workload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Confident in business development and building client relationships.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and team-oriented attitude.

Benefits include:

• Flexible holiday policy
• Pension and life assurance
• Medical health cash plan
• Discount portal with Virtual GP access, wellbeing tools, and more

Equality and Inclusion:

This firm actively champions diversity and inclusion, recognising the strength that varied backgrounds and perspectives bring to its people and clients. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or age.