Real Estate Lawyer (Development)

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with 5-7 years of PQE to support developer clients through various stages of property development. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £85,000 and includes benefits such as a generous bonus scheme and hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have strong client-facing skills and experience in managing complex real estate transactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£65,000 – £85,000 DOE)

Generous Fee Earner bonus scheme

Free car parking

Hybrid working with flexible core hours

Qualifications

• 5-7 Years PQE in Residential Development required.
• Experience in complex transactions and advising developer clients.

Responsibilities

• Support developer clients throughout the development process.
• Manage a varied caseload including site acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Complex transaction management

Education

Real Estate Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5-7 Years PQE

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor (Development), 5-7 Years PQE, Hampshire, £65,000 - £85,000 (DOE) – JOB REF:1763

Responsibilities

• Support developer clients throughout the entire development process — from land acquisition to planning, infrastructure agreements, and plot sales.
• Responsible for a varied caseload including strategic site acquisitions and disposals, conditional contracts, options, promotion agreements, Planning and Section 106 agreements, infrastructure and utility arrangements, plot sales, and ongoing site disposals.

Requirements

• Real Estate Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5‑7 Years PQE in Residential Development.
• Experience managing complex transactions and advising developer clients.
• Strong client‑facing skills and commercial acumen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£65,000 – £85,000 DOE).
• Generous Fee Earner bonus scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Hybrid working with flexible core hours.

Why Join Us?

• Key player in a well‑established, ambitious practice.
• Opportunity to deepen client relationships.
• Opportunity for career growth and to work in a collaborative, high‑performing environment where commercial insight and technical knowledge are highly valued.

To apply or to register your interest please call Rebecca Barry on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail].

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