Residential Development Senior Associate Solicitor | Birmingham, West Midlands | Hybrid | National Firm
Join a leading national Real Estate team.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate specialising in Residential Development to join the Birmingham office of a leading national law firm.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property lawyer to work on high-quality residential development matters for an impressive client base, including housebuilders, developers, investors and landowners.
You’ll join a well-established and highly regarded team, working on significant development projects while taking a leading role on transactions and developing strong, long-term client relationships.
The Role
Your work will include:
- Acting for developers and housebuilders on residential development projects.
- Advising on the acquisition and disposal of development land.
- Handling complex conditional contracts, option agreements and promotion agreements.
- Advising on overage arrangements, development agreements and collaboration structures.
- Dealing with site set-up, infrastructure agreements, easements, covenants and title issues.
- Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
- Working closely with colleagues across planning, construction, finance and other specialist teams.
- Taking an active role in developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
- Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
About You
We’re looking for a solicitor with:
- Strong residential development experience within a recognised Real Estate practice.
- Experience acting for housebuilders, developers or other property-sector clients.
- Excellent technical, drafting and negotiation skills.
- The ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
- Strong commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ambition to develop your career and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
What's on Offer
- High-quality residential development work with leading clients.
- Significant responsibility and direct client exposure.
- A supportive and collaborative national Real Estate team.
- The opportunity to work on complex and high-value development projects.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Nicholas Feart on 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com