Residential Development Solicitor | 5+ PQE

My client is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Residential Development Solicitor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to manage a complex development caseload while playing a key role in shaping the team, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to wider strategic and commercial objectives.

You’ll lead on delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of residential development matters, including site acquisitions, disposals, option agreements and development set-up. Alongside your client work, you’ll help drive business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice.

About the firm

A modern, client-focused law firm known for its practical approach and commitment to delivering clear, reliable legal advice. With a strong emphasis on professionalism, efficiency and client care, the firm supports individuals and businesses across a range of matters while maintaining a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. Their team combines legal expertise with a personable approach, ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage a varied residential development caseload from instruction to completion

• Advise developers, landowners, promoters and lenders on complex development transactions

• Handle site acquisitions and disposals, option and promotion agreements, conditional contracts and development structuring

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a commercially focused and responsive service

• Contribute to team strategy, growth and operational objectives

• Work towards and achieve annual fee-earning targets

What we’re looking for

• 5+ PQE with strong experience in residential development or commercial property with a development focus

• Proven experience handling site acquisitions, disposals and development agreements

• Experience acting for housebuilders, developers or land promoters

• Commercially minded, proactive and solutions-oriented

• Confident managing complex matters and leading client relationships

• A collaborative team player with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues

• Passionate about delivering excellent client service and building lasting relationships

Remuneration

Salary, bonus and benefits can all be negotiated depending on experience and billings.

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