Senior Associate / Partner – Retail Real Estate
Location: Reading
Salary: To be discussed at enquiry
Synergy Personnel Services is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and fast-growing legal practice in the search for an experienced Senior Associate / Partner to join its Retail Real Estate team based in Reading.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious commercial property lawyer with strong experience in the retail and leisure sector to join a well-established national team acting for a broad portfolio of household-name retailers, landlords, developers, investors, and occupiers.
The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a wide range of high-quality retail real estate matters, working closely with major national and international brands on strategic property transactions and portfolio management.
The Role
You will advise on a broad spectrum of non-contentious retail real estate matters, including:
Acquisition and disposal of retail properties and portfolios
Lease negotiations, renewals, regears, and surrenders
Asset management and estate management matters
Development and pre-let agreements
Shopping centre, retail park, and mixed-use schemes
Landlord and tenant matters
Franchise and concession arrangements
Strategic portfolio management for national occupiers
The role offers exposure to complex, high-value transactions alongside the opportunity to build and strengthen long-term client relationships within a highly collaborative environment.
About You
Applicants should demonstrate:
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
Significant experience within commercial real estate, ideally with a retail sector focus
Senior Associate or existing Partner level experience
Strong technical expertise across landlord & tenant and asset management matters
Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice
Excellent communication and business development skills
A proactive and collaborative approach
A following or client relationships would be advantageous but is not essential for the right individual.
The Opportunity
This position offers:
High-quality national retail real estate work
A strong and established client base
Genuine progression opportunities
A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Flexible and modern working environment
The opportunity to help shape and grow a successful retail property offering
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Synergy Personnel Services .