Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner – Gloucester (ORJ921956421) Gloucester, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum

Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner – Gloucester – NQ to 2 years PQE+
Location: Gloucester Office (Hybrid/Flexible)
Type of Role: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 + bonus

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a highly respected law firm seeking a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join their specialist team in Gloucester. This is a rare opportunity to work with national developer clients on high-quality residential development matters, in a friendly and well-established team.

The Role
This is a client-facing role offering exposure to a wide range of residential development work. Responsibilities include:

  • Handling site set-up of new development sites (training provided)
  • Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales
  • Managing part-exchange and resale transactions
  • Responding to enquiries from buyers’ legal representatives
  • Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties
  • Managing exchange and completion of sales and purchases
  • Submitting SDLT returns and overseeing registrations
  • Supervising junior staff and supporting team operations
  • Liaising with statutory authorities on infrastructure agreements
  • Supporting the department’s billing targets and client relationships

 

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Solicitor or Legal Executive with:

  • NQ to 2 years PQE (property experience required; development experience not essential)
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage client relationships and work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach
  • Familiarity with ICT systems and legal platforms
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards


Working Arrangements

  • This is a full-time role based in Gloucester. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working culture, with excellent retention rates and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Hybrid working arrangements are available.


Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional leave for long service
  • Career development and training support
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
  • Supportive leadership and inclusive culture


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