Property Development Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 4+ years PQE to join their Residential Development team in Manchester. The role involves high-value projects, mentoring juniors, and business development. Offering a competitive salary, flexible working, and a clear path for progression. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial property expertise and experience in managing client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in commercial property with some residential development experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring juniors and participating in business development.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value residential and regeneration projects.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements related to property.
• Supervise and support Junior Solicitors and Trainees.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Client relationship management

Complex transaction handling

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Residential Development Associate – Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds

An established national law firm with a strong reputation in the property sector is looking to appoint a Senior Associate (c.4–6 PQE+)into its specialist Residential Developmentteam.

This role offers the chance to join a large, market-leading practice acting for many of the UK’s top housebuilders and developers, advising across the full lifecycle of major residential and mixed‑use schemes.

The Opportunity:

• Work on high‑value residential and regeneration projects, from site acquisition and planning through to disposal
• Draft and negotiate option and promotion agreements, joint ventures, overage deeds and associated funding arrangements
• Advise on disposals of affordable housing and bulk sales to PRS and build‑to‑rent providers
• Supervise and support Junior Solicitors and Trainees, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Engage in business development and client relationship management within a dynamic, forward‑thinking team

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE in commercial property, ideally with residential development experience
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Confident handling complex transactions and managing client relationships
• Enthusiastic about mentoring juniors and contributing to business development
• Personable, detail‑focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Flexible working and comprehensive benefits
• High‑quality, large‑scale projects for some of the biggest names in the sector
• Clear path for progression within a supportive, ambitious team