Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner - Gloucester

Chadwick Nott; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gloucester seeks a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join their esteemed team. This hybrid role offers the chance to engage with national developer clients on high-quality residential matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in property law and possess strong client management and communication skills. Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 plus bonuses is offered. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave for long service

Career development and training support

Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with property experience.
• Ability to handle client inquiries and work independently.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle site set-up of new development sites.
• Draft contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales.
• Manage part-exchange and resale transactions.
• Respond to enquiries from buyers' legal representatives.
• Report to clients on part-exchange properties.
• Manage sales and purchases exchanges.
• Oversee SDLT returns and registrations.
• Supervise junior staff and support team operations.
• Liaise with statutory authorities on agreements.
• Support billing targets and client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Adaptability

Team-oriented approach

Education

NQ to 2 years PQE in property

Tools

ICT systems

Legal platforms

Job description

Overview

Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner - Gloucester - NQ to 2 years PQE+

Location: Gloucester Office (Hybrid/Flexible)

Type of Role: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 + bonus

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a highly respected law firm seeking a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join their specialist team in Gloucester. This is a rare opportunity to work with national developer clients on high-quality residential development matters, in a friendly and well-established team.

The Role

This is a client-facing role offering exposure to a wide range of residential development work. Responsibilities include:

• Handling site set-up of new development sites (training provided)
• Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales
• Managing part-exchange and resale transactions
• Responding to enquiries from buyers' legal representatives
• Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties
• Managing exchange and completion of sales and purchases
• Submitting SDLT returns and overseeing registrations
• Supervising junior staff and supporting team operations
• Liaising with statutory authorities on infrastructure agreements
• Supporting the department's billing targets and client relationships

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Solicitor or Legal Executive with:

• NQ to 2 years PQE (property experience required; development experience not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach
• Familiarity with ICT systems and legal platforms
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based in Gloucester. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working culture, with excellent retention rates and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional leave for long service
• Career development and training support
• Flexible hybrid working
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive leadership and inclusive culture

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed | LinkedIn
[e-mail]
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.