Property Development lawyer

We are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client practising across Lincolnshire and the Midlands. They offer a full suite of legal and wealth management services, combining traditional values with forward-thinking innovation. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and a client-first ethos, they provide an ideal platform for ambitious legal professionals.

An exciting opening has arisen for a confident and proactive Property Development Lawyer to join this prestigious firm’s expanding Commercial Property Department.

You’ll work closely with expert Development Partners and advise a high-profile portfolio of national housebuilders, landowners, and developers.

This is a unique opportunity to specialise in the property development space within a firm that is actively growing its offering in this area.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll handle a diverse and stimulating caseload that includes:

• Title investigation and due diligence, including complex site setups

• Drafting and negotiating conditional contracts, option, promotion, and overage agreements

• Supporting the New Build Team with management schemes and plot sale documentation

• Disposals of land, affordable housing, and freehold reservations

• Acting for landowners in land disposals

• Drafting and negotiating easements, infrastructure agreements, planning agreements, and licences

In addition to your legal work, you’ll contribute to business development and marketing efforts in line with the firm’s strategic growth ambitions.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a driven legal professional with:

• Strong experience in commercial property and/or residential development law

• Excellent client relationship skills

• A proactive approach to business development

• A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate across departments

• A commitment to legal excellence and continuous learning

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal services to existing clients

• Drive new business in collaboration with senior colleagues

• Increase internal referrals across teams and locations

• Meet and exceed agreed fee targets

• Stay abreast of legal developments in property law

• Maintain compliance with financial and risk management procedures

Why Join?

This is more than just a legal role — it’s a chance to be part of a firm that genuinely values its people and their development.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Generous holiday entitlements

• Staff discounts on legal fees

• Income protection

• Life assurance at 3x salary

• Salary exchange pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Apply Today

If you’re an ambitious property lawyer looking for a platform to specialise in development work within a historic and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.