Property Development Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Walsall is seeking a Director level residential development solicitor to manage land acquisitions and plot sales. The role requires strong business development skills and leadership of a small team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in residential development law and a proven track record of bringing in clients. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

£70,000 - £80,000 salary

Hybrid working: up to 2 days from home

On-site parking

Secretarial support

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in residential development law.
• Proven ability to bring in clients or generate new business.
• Experience supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow residential development department.
• Manage personal caseload of land acquisitions and plot sales.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain high standards of client service.

Skills

Residential Development

Business Development

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Head of Residential Development - Solicitor - Director

A small but reputable residential development legal team is seeking a Director level residential development solicitor to lead and grow its department. You will manage a personal caseload of mainly land acquisitions and plot sales, supervise junior staff and contribute to business development by bringing in clients and new work.

About you

You will be an experienced solicitor with extensive expertise in residential development, capable of managing complex transactions and leading a small team. Key experience includes:

• Residential Development: Handling all aspects of residential development projects including joint ventures, framework agreements, land acquisitions and disposals, site setup and plot sales
• Developer Work: Acting for private developers of all sizes, managing development projects from acquisition through to completion
• Strong track record in business development, bringing in new clients or generating work through existing networks
• Experience supervising junior staff, including paralegals and managing departmental workflow efficiently
• Ability to work independently, hit departmental targets and maintain high standards of client service

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with residential development
• Proven ability to bring clients or generate new business
• Leadership and mentoring experience with junior staff
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ambitious, proactive and target-driven
• Minimum 6years PQE

Benefits

• £70,000 - £80,000 for Director/Head of Department, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working: up to 2 days per week from home
• On-site parking
• Secretarial support provided
• Discretionary bonus scheme based

Apply

To be considered for this residential development director role please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for more information or apply online.