Residential Property Development Director
Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
£100,000 – £120,000 + Individual Bonus + Firm-Wide Bonus
Director Title from Day One | Clear Equity Track
CRA Consulting is partnering with a large, highly respected regional law firm with multiple offices across Yorkshire and a strong reputation across both commercial and private client services.
This is a rare Director-level opportunity from day one.
The firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Development Solicitor ready to lead, grow and shape a key practice area across South Yorkshire. This is a strategic hire — not simply a senior fee-earning role.
The Role
You will:
Lead and expand the Residential Property Development offering
Act for regional and national housebuilders on site acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
Advise on option agreements, conditional contracts, promotion agreements and development finance
Leverage and grow an established developer network
Work closely with Corporate, Commercial Property and Planning teams
Contribute at Board level as part of the firm's senior leadership
The Ideal Candidate
5–10+ years PQE in Residential Property Development
Strong developer relationships across South Yorkshire / Yorkshire
Proven fee generation and commercial awareness
Leadership mindset with ambition for equity participation
Desire to build and scale a department
What's On Offer
£100,000 – £120,000 basic salary
Individual performance-related bonus
Company-wide bonus scheme
Director title from day one
Clear and structured equity pathway
Hybrid working
30 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private healthcare
On-site parking
Genuine strategic influence within a growing regional heavyweight
This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than progression — it's for someone who wants ownership, visibility and long-term reward.
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Robert Addy
CRA Consulting
07378 123456
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