Associate, Real Estate & Residential Development

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Development Associate (4-7 PQE) to join its Development team in Greater London. The role involves advising on residential development projects and managing contracts, with responsibilities including supervising junior staff and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates must have a strong background in land acquisition and residential development, along with excellent negotiation skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working options

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE in real estate with experience in residential or mixed-use development.
• Strong experience in land acquisition and strategic land transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full lifecycle of residential development projects.
• Handle conditional contracts and development agreements.
• Supervise junior associates and trainees.

Skills

Real estate

Residential development

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

A leading UK and international law firm with a strong reputation in real estate and private capital is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Development Associate (4-7 PQE) to join its specialist Development team. This role is centred on acting for major housebuilders, residential developers, landowners, investors, and private capital clients across a wide range of residential and mixed‑use development schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on the full lifecycle of residential development projects, including site acquisition, land assembly, strategic land matters, planning‑related issues, construction interfaces, and onward disposals.
• Handling conditional contracts, option agreements, promotion agreements, overage arrangements, development agreements, and collaboration agreements relevant to residential schemes.
• Acting on large‑scale residential development sites, including urban regeneration, suburban extensions, build‑to‑sell, build‑to‑rent, and mixed‑use projects.
• Managing infrastructure and services arrangements, including easements, utilities, adoption agreements, and development‑related covenants.
• Structuring and negotiating plot sales documentation, overseeing plot sale processes (where relevant), and coordinating with sales teams and external agents.
• Working closely with planning, construction, corporate, and tax colleagues on multi‑disciplinary project work.
• Overseeing due diligence processes, including title investigation, risk analysis, and remediation strategies for development land.
• Supervising junior associates and trainees, supporting team training and knowledge development.
• Playing an active role in client relationship management and contributing to business development within the residential sector.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 4-7 years PQE in real estate, with specific experience in residential or mixed‑use development.
• Strong grounding in land acquisition/development work, including conditional contracts and strategic land transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to juggle multiple complex workstreams and manage client expectations.
• Comfortable taking responsibility for files and progressing matters with appropriate autonomy.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and capable of mentoring more junior team members.

What the Firm Offers

Exposure to high‑quality residential development work, including landmark sites and long‑term strategic projects.

A collaborative and supportive team with strong partner engagement.

Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing and well‑regarded development practice.

Competitive remuneration package alongside flexible working options.

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