Residential Development Solicitor

Residential Development Associate – Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds

An established national law firm with a strong reputation in the property sector is looking to appoint a Senior Associate (c.4–6 PQE+) into its specialist Residential Development team.

This role offers the chance to join a large, market-leading practice acting for many of the UK’s top housebuilders and developers, advising across the full lifecycle of major residential and mixed-use schemes.

The Opportunity:

• Work on high-value residential and regeneration projects, from site acquisition and planning through to disposal
• Draft and negotiate option and promotion agreements, joint ventures, overage deeds and associated funding arrangements
• Advise on disposals of affordable housing and bulk sales to PRS and build-to-rent providers
• Supervise and support Junior Solicitors and Trainees, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Engage in business development and client relationship management within a dynamic, forward-thinking team

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE in commercial property, ideally with residential development experience
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Confident handling complex transactions and managing client relationships
• Enthusiastic about mentoring juniors and contributing to business development
• Personable, detail-focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Flexible working and comprehensive benefits
• High-quality, large-scale projects for some of the biggest names in the sector
• Clear path for progression within a supportive, ambitious team

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