Residential Development Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will advise on residential development matters and draft core documents, while leading due diligence and land acquisitions/disposals. You will also handle planning, construction, and development finance issues, and coordinate plot sales with a risk-focused, commercially driven approach. Working in a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm, you’ll join a high-quality, structured team and contribute to BD efforts. There is clear progression with partnership prospects as you build and deepen client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development matters including drafting option agreements and conditional contracts
• Lead due diligence, acquisitions and disposals of development land
• Address planning, construction, and development finance issues
• Coordinate plot sales and manage risk with commercially focused advice
• Develop new client relationships and contribute to business development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality service

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in property development or equivalent
• Qualified solicitor in relevant jurisdiction
• Experience in drafting and negotiating development-related documents

• Business development mindset
• Strong client-relations skills
• Commercially focused decision making
• Drafting option agreements
• Drafting conditional contracts
• Due diligence processes

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