Real Estate Solicitor (Development)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Tunbridge Wells seeks a Residential Development Solicitor to join their highly regarded Commercial Property team. The role involves advising on top-quality residential development matters. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of PQE and experience in residential development work. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible/remote working

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent career development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Legal 500-ranked real estate team is ideal.
• Experience in residential development work, from site acquisitions to land agreements.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-calibre residential development work.
• Advise national housebuilders, developers, SMEs, and private landowners.
• Manage complex work, including regeneration schemes and housing developments.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

2+ years PQE as a Real Estate Solicitor

Job description

Residential Development Solicitor - Tunbridge Wells

Join a market-leading, top 200 law firm that is expanding its highly regarded L500 Commercial Property team with an additional Residential Development Solicitor. This prestigious firm, known for attracting top-tier legal talent, is now seeking a dynamic associate or senior associate to handle high-calibre residential development work in Tunbridge Wells.

The Firm & Role:

• With a long standing history and a strong South East presence, this firm is recognised for its exceptional client service and Tier 1 legal rankings across multiple practice areas.
• You will work on top-quality residential development matters, advising national housebuilders, developers, SMEs, and private landowners.
• Exposure to complex work, including regeneration schemes, strategic land, urban extensions, and housing developments.
• This role offers a clear route for progression, whether you're a Solicitor aiming to step up to Associate or an Associate looking to advance to Senior Associate.

About You:

• You are a Real Estate Solicitor with 2+ years PQE, ideally with experience in a Legal 500-ranked real estate team.
• Demonstrable experience in residential development work, from site acquisitions to strategic land agreements.
• Excellent client care, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible/remote working.
• High-quality work and the chance to work alongside some of the best Commercial Property and Residential Development Partners in the South East.
• Excellent career development programme with genuine progression opportunities.

If you're looking to work on standout residential development matters within a highly respected firm, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.