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Development lawyer

Leicester
Permanent
Lawyer
Posted: 5h ago
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A highly regarded Top 200 UK law firm and wealth management provider is seeking a confident and commercially astute Development Lawyer to join its growing property team. With a heritage dating back to 1856 and offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, the firm offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced partners in a thriving and expanding development practice. Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement Staff discounts on legal services Income protection and life assurance (3x salary) Salary exchange pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme The Role: You will support a wide range of clientsparticularly national housebuilders and developerson development and land-related matters. Working closely with the firms Specialist New Build Team and senior Partners, this is a role with long-term growth potential and high client exposure. Key Responsibilities: Title investigation and complex site set-ups Drafting and negotiating conditional contracts, options, promotions, and overage agreements Supporting the new build sales process, including setting up plot sales and management schemes Advising on infrastructure agreements, easements, and planning obligations Handling land disposals (including to housing associations and freehold reversion sales) Acting for landowners on disposals and related development documentation Collaborating with colleagues across teams and contributing to business development Ideal Candidate Profile Essential: Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or relevant equivalent experience) Experience in commercial property or residential development Strong interest in the housebuilding and development sector Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills Confident with client engagement and relationship building Understanding of AML regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and legal compliance High computer literacy (Word, Excel, case management systems) Desirable: Familiarity with Visual Files and/or SOS Connect Experience with affordable housing and infrastructure agreements Background in business development or marketing activities Role Details: Hours: Monday Friday, 09:00 17:15 (36.25 hours/week) Location: Flexible across offices in Lincolnshire and the Midlands Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

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