Real Estate (Residential Development) Sr Associate – Bristol – Bristol

Wagstaff Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Real Estate (Residential Development) Senior Associate – Bristol. Hybrid Working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join the Bristol office of a leading UK Top 100 law firm with a market-leading reputation in Residential Development and Strategic Land work. As part of a highly respected team, you will handle development-focused real estate matters from initial land acquisition through to project delivery and disposal, advising on acquisitions,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience handling residential development and/or strategic land matters.
• Strong drafting and technical knowledge.
• Commercially focused with pragmatic client advice.
• Experience working with developers, landowners, housebuilders or registered providers is desirable.
• Enthusiastic about business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on residential development acquisitions and disposals.
• Strategic land matters, including promotion and option agreements.
• Affordable housing transactions.
• Development agreements and conditional contracts.
• Overage, easements and related property arrangements.
• Title investigations and due diligence.
• Supporting major development projects throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Residential development experience

Strategic land experience

Drafting and due diligence

Client relationship building

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

Real Estate (Residential Development) Senior Associate – Bristol
Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join the Bristol office of a leading UK Top 100 law firm with a market-leading reputation in Residential Development and Strategic Land work. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm advises an impressive portfolio of national and regional developers, landowners, housebuilders and registered providers on complex and high-value projects.

As part of a highly respected team, you will be involved in a broad range of development-focused real estate matters, supporting clients from initial land acquisition through to project delivery and disposal.

Your work will include:

• Advising on residential development acquisitions and disposals
• Strategic land matters, including promotion and option agreements
• Affordable housing transactions
• Development agreements and conditional contracts
• Overage, easements and related property arrangements
• Title investigations and due diligence
• Supporting major development projects throughout their lifecycle

This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious lawyer seeking top-quality work, strong client exposure and the opportunity to further establish themselves within a leading real estate practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Commercial Real Estate
• Experience handling residential development and/or strategic land matters
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting ability
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to client advice
• Experience working with developers, landowners, housebuilders or registered providers is desirable
• Enthusiastic about business development and building long-term client relationships
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Motivated to contribute to the continued success and growth of the team

Why Join?

• Become part of a highly ranked Top 100 UK law firm with a nationally recognised real estate practice.
• Work on significant residential development and strategic land projects for leading clients across the UK.
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for progression within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working and a modern approach to legal practice.
• Develop your commercial profile, expand your client relationships and play a key role in a growing and successful practice.

For more information about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

T: 0117 917 1929
M: 07435 943574
E: [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol