Property Development Solicitor 1-3 Years PQE

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Property Development Solicitor with 1-3 years of PQE to join a dynamic team in Reading. The ideal candidate will assist with drafting contracts, conducting due diligence, and support various development-related transactions within a hybrid working environment. Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development will be provided, making this a great opportunity for solicitors looking to expand their knowledge in property development law.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working

Bring your dog to work

Additional five days holiday

Social committee events

Qualifications

• Experience in development transactions or high-quality residential/commercial conveyancing.
• Strong drafting and communication skills essential.
• Organized, detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with option agreements, deeds, and reports.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Participate in business development and transaction discussions.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Development Solicitor with 1-3 Years PQE to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join my clients Development & House Building team. You will be assisting fee earners on transactional matters and working collaboratively on a variety of development related transactions.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supporting fee earners with drafting option agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Undertaking due diligence and preparing reports.
• Assisting with acquisitions and disposals of development land, plot sales, planning, and construction matters.
• Supporting secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
• Learning about and contributing to processes and documents for plot sales.
• Training seminars and workshop programmes for employer clients.
• Communicating with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions.
• Developing knowledge of the planning system and its implications for development transactions.
• Participating in business development activities and building relationships within the development community.
• Identifying risks and concerns, and proposing practical and commercial solutions.
  
  

Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• Some experience of development transactions is preferred. Alternatively, good quality experience in residential and/or commercial conveyancing or plot sales will be considered.
• Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to break down complex tasks into manageable components.
• Enthusiasm to learn, ask questions, and share opinions.
• A practical and commercial mindset, with resourcefulness and a strong work ethic.
• You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients.
• Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Bring your dog to work
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday
• Social committee events
  
  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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