THE FIRM A Thames Valley commercial law firm. THE ROLE Excellent opportunity for a commercially minded senior lawyer to join the leading Development and House Building team and take a key role in managing and growing the New Homes offering as Plots and New Homes Manager They act for both housebuilders and purchasers, and are trusted by a wide range of SME and national developers, including panel appointments with major housebuilders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, thrives on responsibility, and wants to help shape a growing area of work within a modern and collaborative firm. The successful candidate will take ownership of either or both of the following key workstreams: Acting for developers in the sale of new homes - including preparing sites for sale (legal handbooks, plot sales packs) and supervising the plot sales conveyancing process. Acting for purchasers of new homes - including site appraisals, raising enquiries, preparing precedent reports, and supervising the team handling the conveyancing of individual new homes purchases. THE CANDIDATE 5PQE in residential development work, ideally including both plot sales and acting for purchasers of new homes. Proven ability to manage and supervise high-volume plot sales and team members (lawyers and paralegals). Strong understanding of the residential development sector, including acting for housebuilders and knowledge of the New Homes Quality Code and consumer codes. Experience managing preferred solicitor panels and working in line with CQS and other industry protocols. Strong technical understanding of site setup, management and infrastructure arrangements, Land Registry requirements and lender expectations. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.