Plot Sales Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gloucester is seeking a Plot Sales Lawyer to join their residential development team. This role offers an opportunity to manage national developer clients' sales files, draft contracts, and advise clients with a focus on property law. Ideal candidates are newly qualified to 2 years' PQE with strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Full training in residential development work

Supportive team culture

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Solicitor or FCILEx (newly qualified to 2 years' PQE).
• Solid understanding of property law, gained through commercial or residential practice.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Confidence using legal software and technology in your daily work.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential development sales files on behalf of clients.
• Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales.
• Supporting site set-ups and handling infrastructure agreements.
• Liaising with buyers' representatives and advising clients.
• Overseeing exchange, completion, SDLT submissions, and registrations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Client-focused approach

Confidence using legal software

Education

Solicitor or FCILEx qualification

Job description

Plot Sales Lawyer

Gloucester

Salary up to £50k

Yolk Recruitment is supporting this opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a leading law firm's established residential development team in Gloucester. This is a rare chance to work alongside one of the most respected property teams in the region, gaining exposure to national clients and high-quality work from day one. If you're a Plot Sales Fee Earner ready to build your legal career, this is an ideal next step.

The role has arisen due to a long-standing team member retiring, presenting a unique opportunity to join a friendly and well-supported team known for its excellent staff retention and strong client relationships.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Plot Sales Lawyer, your role will involve:

• Managing residential development sales files on behalf of national commercial developer clients.
• Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales, part-exchange, and resale transactions.
• Supporting site set-ups and handling infrastructure and service agreements (training provided).
• Liaising with buyers' legal representatives and advising clients on part-exchange properties.
• Overseeing exchange, completion, SDLT submissions, and registrations.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Plot Sales team:-

• A qualification as a Solicitor or FCILEx (newly qualified to 2 years' PQE)
• A solid understanding of property law, gained through commercial or residential practice
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Confidence using legal software and technology in your daily work

This is what you will get in return:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a national client base including FTSE 100 housebuilders
• Full training in residential development work
• Supportive, friendly team culture with excellent work-life balance

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Plot Sales Lawyer, ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment.

If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.