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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