Development Solicitor

Motus Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruitment Limited is seeking a Residential Development Solicitor for a leading Living Sector team in the Surrey/London area. You will handle high-value residential development work for PLCs, regional houses, and investors, with exposure to high-profile projects and stock transactions.

You will run your own matters, mentor others, and contribute to business development while building a strong client base in a fast-growing practice dedicated to the housing sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales.
• Residential development experience from a large regional or city firm.
• Experience running own transactions and supporting complex matters.
• Enthusiasm for the sector and client care.

Responsibilities

• Run your own transactions, with mentoring on larger matters.
• Support on larger matters and client relationships.
• Participate in business development and sector activities.

Skills

Residential development

Transaction management

Education

Solicitor England & Wales

Job description

Residential Development Solicitor

Surrey / London | Living Sector | High-Value Development Work

£Highly competitive

Join a leading law firm with a fast-growing Living Sector team, acting for PLC, regional and SME house builders, housing associations, land promoters and PRS investors. The team has an impressive list of major clients and panel appointments, and is now looking to add a Solicitor.

You will gain outstanding exposure to high-value development and settled stock work, including:

• Conditional contracts, options and rights of pre-emption


• Collaboration and development agreements


• High-value residential development and investment projects

You will run your own transactions, support on larger matters, help mentor others and get involved in business development. We are keen to speak with Solicitors who have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor of England & Wales


• Residential development experience from a large regional or city firm (affordable housing is a plus; commercial property will be considered)


• Experience of managing your own transactions and supporting on complex matters


• Real enthusiasm for the sector

Expect a collaborative team invested in your development, high-quality instructions and clear scope to build your profile.