Job Description
Opportunity: Senior Associate - Property DevelopmentLocation: Reading (Flexible and Hybrid Working)Salary: £58,000 - £85,000 + Bonus (DOE)Opportunity:A well-regarded and modern regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate into its growing Property Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced development lawyer who enjoys high-quality work, strong client relationships and being part of a genuinely collaborative team.This is not a traditional corporate environment with rigid hierarchies and faceless teams. The firm has built an excellent reputation for combining quality work with a supportive, people-first culture where lawyers are trusted, valued and given the space to develop their careers properly.The team acts for an impressive client base including national and regional housebuilders, developers and landowners on a broad range of complex development matters.
There is a strong pipeline of work, excellent support from senior lawyers and a real opportunity to step into a visible role within the team.For someone who enjoys development work but wants a healthier, more down-to-earth culture without compromising on quality, this is a brilliant opportunity.What You Will Be Doing:You will advise on a wide range of residential development matters including:Acquisition and disposal of development landConditional contracts and option agreementsStrategic land mattersDevelopment finance supportInfrastructure and planning-related agreementsSupporting plot sale disposalsBuilding and maintaining strong developer and housebuilder relationshipsSupporting junior lawyers within the team where appropriateTaking an active role in networking and business developmentThe role offers a good balance of autonomy and support, with plenty of direct client contact and the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the team.What We Are Looking For:Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years PQEStrong background in property development workExperience acting for developers, housebuilders and/or landownersCommercial and pragmatic approachConfident managing matters with a degree of independenceStrong relationship-building and communication skillsSomeone who enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a close-knit teamWhat Is in It for You?High-quality and varied development workGenuinely supportive and modern working cultureStrong progression opportunitiesFriendly and approachable leadership teamCompetitive salary and benefits packagePrivate medical cover and enhanced annual leaveWellbeing support and additional lifestyle benefitsA team environment where people stay long-term and enjoy what they doIf you are open to finding out more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat! Whether you are actively looking or simply curious about what else is out there, this is well worth a conversation.Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ