Property Development Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in the UK is seeking a Residential Development Partner to lead on major development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Living Sector, excellent mentoring skills, and the ability to drive strategic growth. You will join a supportive culture that values collaboration and long-term progression. Hybrid working and excellent remuneration are on offer.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Leadership development programmes

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• Must bring strong expertise in housebuilding, strategic land, build-to-rent or affordable housing.
• Experience in developing and sustaining a practice in the Living Sector is essential.
• Must have a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major residential and residential-led mixed-use development projects.
• Drive growth and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Commercial awareness

Expertise in the Living Sector

Client relationship management

Education

Legal qualification with at least 8 years' post-admission experience

Job description

A leading national firm is looking to appoint a Residential Development Partner to join its highly regarded Living Sector practice. The team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and advises a wide range of clients on residential and mixed‑use development projects, including PLC housebuilders, regional and SME developers, registered providers, land promoters and PRS investors.

The group is consistently recognised as a premier team by clients and in the legal directories and continues to experience significant growth across the Living Sector.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role with national reach. You will:

• Lead on major residential and residential‑led mixed‑use development projects
• Work on high value conditional and unconditional contracts, option agreements, promotion agreements, funding arrangements, collaboration agreements and forward commitment structures
• Drive growth within the residential development practice and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the firm
• Play an active role in client relationship management and the development of new business
• Mentor, support and guide more junior team members, helping to shape the next generation of lawyers
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across offices and practice groups

You will join a national team with strong panel appointments, major clients and consistent exposure to large‑scale development mandates.

About You

You will ideally bring:

• A legal qualification with at least 8 years' post‑admission experience
• Strong expertise in the Living Sector, whether housebuilding, strategic land, build‑to‑rent or affordable housing
• A proven track record of building, developing and sustaining a practice in this area
• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of revenue prioritisation
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues
• An outward facing profile with credibility in the residential development market
• A commitment to innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement

The Firm

You will be joining a national firm with a strong and collaborative culture. The business places real emphasis on supporting its people, investing in development and encouraging progression at all levels. The real estate division is well known for its quality of work, modern approach and ability to deliver at scale.

The firm has dedicated support teams across business development, sector strategy, learning and development, technology and innovation, providing you with the tools to build and grow a successful practice.

What's on Offer?

• National platform with a significant Living Sector presence
• Hybrid working and flexibility across several office locations
• A supportive partnership culture that values collaboration and long‑term growth
• Leadership development programmes for partners
• Strong client base and access to major residential development work
• Excellent remuneration and benefits

If you are an established residential development lawyer looking for a national platform and the opportunity to lead, build and grow a high‑profile practice, we would be pleased to speak with you.