Job Description
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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