Plot Sales Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Gloucester is seeking a junior lawyer to join their established residential development team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a national client base, handling high-quality residential development sales. Candidates should have a Solicitor or FCILEx qualification with up to 2 years' PQE and possess strong organisational skills and a client-focused approach. The firm offers a competitive salary, full training, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full training in residential development work

Supportive team culture

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor or FCILEx with up to 2 years' PQE.
• Understanding of property law from either commercial or residential practice.
• Excellent communication and client-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential development sales files for national commercial developer clients.
• Draft contracts, transfers, and leases for transactions.
• Support site set-ups and handle service agreements.

Skills

Property law expertise

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Client-focused approach

Legal software proficiency

Education

Solicitor or FCILEx qualification (newly qualified to 2 years' PQE)

Job description

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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)
• 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