Overview
Residential Development Solicitor Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum | Location: Nottingham with hybrid working. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior Property Solicitor to join a highly respected real estate team in Nottingham, renowned for its expertise and commitment to excellence.
You will work alongside some of the most prominent names in house building as well as niche developers, handling complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales. The organisation offers unparalleled support, coaching, and feedback from experienced colleagues, ensuring your professional growth and development are prioritised.
With access to world-class training resources, flexible working patterns, and a comprehensive rewards package, you will be empowered to progress your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are at the heart of the company’s culture, making this role ideal for those seeking a collaborative and nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
What you’ll do
* Manage complex land acquisitions for major housebuilders and niche developers across England and Wales, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously handled.
* Draft and negotiate collaboration agreements between developers to facilitate successful joint ventures and partnerships.
* Oversee disposals of serviced parcels to Housing Associations and other developers, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
* Advise on funding arrangements for residential development projects, providing clear guidance on structuring deals.
* Support clients with strategic options relating to urban regeneration projects, contributing to sustainable community growth.
* Work closely with specialist teams in Litigation, Planning, and Construction to deliver a full-service offering to clients.
* Assist housebuilder clients with strategic land projects by preparing development agreements, conditional contracts, options, corporate joint ventures, and collaboration agreements.
* Focus exclusively on land acquisition and development work by leveraging the expertise of the UK’s largest plot team.
* Contribute to large-scale residential developments involving up to 6,500 new homes by acting for promoters and institutional landowners.
* Participate in ongoing professional development activities provided by the organisation to enhance your skills in property law.
What you bring
* Demonstrated experience as a Solicitor (minimum 6 months), ideally within residential or commercial development environments.
* A keen interest in managing complex land acquisition transactions involving multiple stakeholders.
* Excellent drafting skills for collaboration agreements, development contracts, options, joint ventures and related documents.
* An understanding of funding arrangements specific to residential development projects.
* Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams including Litigation, Planning, and Construction specialists.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in training programmes offered by the organisation.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusted relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
* A passion for contributing positively to urban regeneration projects that benefit local communities.
* Dedication to upholding values of diversity, inclusion, well-being, and flexible working practices.
What sets this company apart
The organisation stands out as one of the UK\u2019s foremost legal teams specialising in residential development. With over 200 experts dedicated solely to this sector, the company offers an unrivalled breadth of knowledge that supports every stage of property transactions from acquisition through disposal.
Benefits and culture
Employees benefit from generous pension contributions alongside a comprehensive rewards package tailored for individual needs: annual leave flexibility (including purchase options), health care plans, critical illness cover, season ticket loans for commuters, cycle-to-work schemes promoting sustainability and much more. Diversity is not just encouraged but actively championed; equal opportunities are provided regardless of age, sex, race or background. Flexible working patterns help staff achieve optimal work/life balance while ongoing investment in learning platforms ensures everyone can fulfil their potential both personally and professionally.
What’s next
If you are ready to advance your career within residential development law while enjoying exceptional support and benefits in an inclusive environment then apply today by clicking on the link below or contacting laura.gripton@robertwalters.com
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Specialism: Legal
* Focus: Property
* Workplace Type: Hybrid
* Experience Level: Entry Level
* Location: Nottingham
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