Key Responsibilities
1. Managing land acquisitions, including options, conditional contracts, and package deals
2. Acting on conditional agreements for lease and pre-let arrangements
3. Leading on site assembly matters, including planning agreements, adoption agreements, utility wayleaves, and substation transfers
4. Supporting construction-related documentation as required
5. Advising on funder requirements when acting for borrowers
6. Undertaking detailed development due diligence when acting for funders
7. Handling disposals of completed units and investment sales
Skills & Experience: Qualifications & Technical Expertise
8. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years’ PQE
9. Demonstrable, substantive experience in property development work is essential
10. Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and deliver from the outset
11. Strong drafting skills across acquisitions, disposals, and development documentation
12. Experience advising across the full lifecycle of development projects
Core Competencies
13. Ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially focused advice
14. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
15. Confidence handling complex or high-value matters
Communication & Client Skills
16. Excellent written and verbal communication
17. Strong client relationship management and service delivery skills
18. Ability to present technical legal advice in a practical, business-focused manner
Person Profile: Essential
19. Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
20. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
21. Proactive and collaborative team player
22. Professional, composed, and exercises sound judgement under pressure
23. Confident operating with minimal supervision and able to integrate quickly into an active caseload
Desirable
24. Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
25. Involvement in business development and networking activities
What’s on Offer
26. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
27. Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development
28. High-quality, varied development work
29. Supportive and collaborative team environment
30. Flexible working: choice of Cardiff or Bangor office base, plus hybrid working (2 days from home post-probation)
Any candidates with the above experience who are interested in this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on 07770109301 or via email at .