Senior Residential Conveyancer - Reading - Leading Thames Valley Firm
A well-established Thames Valley law firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Associate or Salaried Partner to lead and grow its new Residential Conveyancing team in Reading.

Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
PQE: 10+ years (Senior Associate / Salaried Partner level)
Hours: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent

The Role
This is a senior-level appointment offering an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a new Residential Conveyancing offering within an established and supportive firm. The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop a new Residential Conveyancing team in Reading
• Manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, with dedicated one-to-one administrative support from an experienced Legal Assistant
• Play a central role in the department's business development, marketing, and networking efforts, particularly focused on growing the firm's presence in the South Oxfordshire market
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and other key stakeholders

This role is ideal for a highly experienced conveyancer with strong leadership capability, commercial acumen, and the ambition to drive forward a new team.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will:

• Have 10+ years' PQE as a Solicitor, Legal Executive (FCILEX), or Licensed Conveyancer
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across a broad range of residential conveyancing matters
• Be a confident communicator with the ability to inspire, mentor and support junior colleagues
• Have a proven track record of business development success and relationship-building
• Work effectively under minimal supervision and bring a solutions-focused approach
• Be driven, commercially minded, and capable of contributing to the strategic direction of the department

The Firm Offers

• A senior leadership opportunity within a growing and respected firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Dedicated admin support and a collaborative team culture
• Clear pathway for further career progression
• Autonomy to shape and develop a new office presence within a successful property department

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious residential conveyancer ready to take the next step in their career and lead a new team within a forward-thinking practice.