Property Development Senior Associate

Pinsent Masons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Property Development Senior Associate with 8+ years PQE to join their Manchester team. The role involves advising on complex regeneration projects and working collaboratively within a dynamic property development team. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in property law.
• Experience in large-scale, complex projects.
• Understanding of procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in development projects for public/private sector clients.
• Advise on procurement processes, acquisitions, and development agreements.
• Collaborate with transactional teams across offices.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Relationship management

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

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Property Development Senior Associate, Manchester

Client: Pinsent Masons

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3af723b5d6ca

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Property Development Senior Associate – 8+ years PQE

Location: Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent

The Brief

We are looking to recruit an England & Wales qualified lawyer with at least 8 years PQE to join our growing property development team in Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.

We seek a lawyer focusing on development work, especially large-scale, mixed-use, and residential-led schemes, to take a lead role in projects for both public and private sector clients.

The work involves complex regeneration and development projects across England and Wales, including procurement processes, acquisitions, disposals, funding, development agreements, and joint ventures.

You will have the opportunity to work with transactional teams supporting clients across the UK, collaborating with colleagues from our other offices.

About the Team

You will join our Property Development & Investment Team in Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds, part of our UK Property Group, advising on real estate requirements like acquisition, development, funding, and investment across various sectors.

Our team is well-positioned to navigate the UK's economic conditions, offering a secure career path in a £500m+ turnover firm focused on sectors including Real Estate.

You will work with colleagues like Tom Johnson, Rebecca Rowley (Birmingham), and Anne Bowden (Leeds), on regeneration and development projects, often across offices.

Our integrated approach allows us to handle complex deals involving planning, procurement, construction, and dispute resolution.

Work highlights

• Advising London Borough of Wandsworth on housing estate regeneration
• Advising London Borough of Southwark on the £2bn Canada Water scheme
• Advising Lendlease on Silvertown (£3.5bn project)
• Advising Lendlease on Smithfield Birmingham (£2bn project)
• Advising Kier Property Developments on Arena Central (£700m project)
• Structuring and delivering JV’s for regeneration with local authorities
• Advising Cornwall Council on Langarth Garden Village
• Advising Lovell on Thamesmead JV with Peabody
• Advising Homes England on grant funding

Key Clients

• London Boroughs including Westminster, Lambeth, Camden, and others
• Homes England, St Modwen, Birmingham City Council, Lovell, and more

The Candidate Required

We seek an 8+ years PQE property lawyer with experience in:

• Advising developers/landowners on large-scale, complex projects
• Working with public sector bodies on regeneration and procurement
• Understanding subsidy control and procurement law
• Experience in large firms or in-house legal teams
• Problem-solving skills and client-focused approach
• Teamwork, mentoring, and relationship management skills
• Excellent academics and commercial judgment