Property Development: Senior Associate Solicitor/Lawyer

Opportunity: Senior Associate - Property Development

Location: Reading (Flexible and Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus (DOE)

Opportunity:

A well-regarded and modern regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate into its growing Property Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced development lawyer who enjoys high-quality work, strong client relationships and being part of a genuinely collaborative team.

This is not a traditional corporate environment with rigid hierarchies and faceless teams. The firm has built an excellent reputation for combining quality work with a supportive, people-first culture where lawyers are trusted, valued and given the space to develop their careers properly.

The team acts for an impressive client base including national and regional housebuilders, developers and landowners on a broad range of complex development matters. There is a strong pipeline of work, excellent support from senior lawyers and a real opportunity to step into a visible role within the team.

For someone who enjoys development work but wants a healthier, more down-to-earth culture without compromising on quality, this is a brilliant opportunity.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will advise on a wide range of residential development matters including:

Acquisition and disposal of development land
Conditional contracts and option agreements
Strategic land matters
Development finance support
Infrastructure and planning-related agreements
Supporting plot sale disposals
Building and maintaining strong developer and housebuilder relationships
Supporting junior lawyers within the team where appropriate
Taking an active role in networking and business development

The role offers a good balance of autonomy and support, with plenty of direct client contact and the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the team.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualified Solicitor with around 4+ years PQE
Strong background in property development work
Experience acting for developers, housebuilders and/or landowners
Commercial and pragmatic approach
Confident managing matters with a degree of independence
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a close-knit team

What Is in It for You?

High-quality and varied development work
Genuinely supportive and modern working culture
Strong progression opportunities
Friendly and approachable leadership team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Private medical cover and enhanced annual leave
Wellbeing support and additional lifestyle benefits
A team environment where people stay long-term and enjoy what they do

If you are open to finding out more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat! Whether you are actively looking or simply curious about what else is out there, this is well worth a conversation.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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