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We have two exciting opportunities for talented Solicitors/Associates (3–8 PQE) to join our growing Residential Development team, with a focus on strategic land and development work. We can offer: High-quality work – complex strategic land and development projects, Growth opportunity – join a team actively expanding with an exciting pipeline of future work, Partner access – collaboration with experienced partners and senior lawyers, Client exposure – work with leading, high-profile housebuilders and other key players across the development sector, Supportive culture – a collaborative team known for exceptional client relationships and taking the time to genuinely understand their clients, Flexible working – a people-first culture offering genuine flexibility, with a Birmingham base (c.2 days in office) and scope to be aligned to other hubs in Bristol, Milton Keynes or Leicester if preferred. Our Residential Development team advises national and regional housebuilders, landowners, funders and land promoters on a broad range of matters, including: Strategic land (promotion agreements, option agreements), Site acquisition and disposals, Large-scale development schemes (including urban extensions and regeneration projects), Collaboration and overage arrangements. We support clients across the full lifecycle of development with sites ranging from smaller schemes through to major strategic land developments of up to 8,500 units.
Job Responsibility
Lead or support on complex residential development and strategic land transactions
Run your own caseload of site acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
Work closely with partners and gain hands-on exposure to high-value, complex deals
Build strong relationships with clients and deliver commercial, pragmatic advice
Contribute to a growing team, including involvement in business development activity
Requirements
3–8 years' PQE within a real estate team (development-focused)
Strong experience in residential development work, including: Housebuilder site acquisitions
Development transactions
Experience of strategic land (including a comprehensive understanding of promotion and option agreements)
Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision (particularly at the more experienced level)
Strong commercial acumen and a client-focused approach
Excellent organisational and file management skills
A collaborative mindset and experience working in a team environment
Interest in (or experience of) business development and client relationship building
What we offer
Agile working
Hybrid working
People-first culture
Access to award-winning learning
Flexibility built on trust
Opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists