Development Lawyer – Residential Property & Land Development

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a confident and proactive Development Lawyer to join their team. This role involves working closely with national house builders and developers, managing title investigations, and providing legal support throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will possess a legal qualification or relevant experience in commercial property, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. A competitive salary is offered based on experience, along with generous benefits including a pension scheme and income protection.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance at 3 x salary

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for and desire to work within Commercial Property focusing on Residential Development.
• Knowledge of the house building sector and/or experience in commercial property or development work.
• Understanding of Solicitors Account Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service to existing clients.
• Work with partners to develop new business.
• Maintain accurate daily records of time spent on work.
• Produce fee income in line with targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Ability to provide practical advice

Marketing and business development

Education

Legal qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

A leading law firm in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a confident and proactive Development Lawyer to join their team. This role involves working closely with national house builders and developers, managing title investigations, and providing legal support throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will possess a legal qualification or relevant experience in commercial property, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. A competitive salary is offered based on experience, along with generous benefits including a pension scheme and income protection.