Residential Development Associate — High-Value Land Deals

G2 Legal Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is recruiting a Residential Development Associate for its Manchester team. The role targets lawyers with 3–5 PQE who can handle high-value land transactions and work with major housebuilders, developers, promoters and landowners across England and Wales.

The successful candidate will join a leading residential development practice, gaining exposure to strategic land acquisitions, development agreements and joint ventures, with strong training and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• 3–5 PQE in residential development or related field.
• UK qualified solicitor (solicitor-advocate not required).
• Experience with land transactions is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex land transactions including acquisitions, development and collaboration agreements.
• Draft and negotiate conditional contracts, options and funding arrangements.
• Support urban regeneration projects and joint ventures for major housebuilders and landowners.
• Collaborate with planning, construction and litigation teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Progress career within a market-leading residential development practice.

Skills

Residential development

PQE 3-5

Solicitor UK qualified

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

G2 Legal Limited is recruiting a Residential Development Associate for its Manchester team. The role targets lawyers with 3–5 PQE who can handle high-value land transactions and work with major housebuilders, developers, promoters and landowners across England and Wales.

The successful candidate will join a leading residential development practice, gaining exposure to strategic land acquisitions, development agreements and joint ventures, with strong training and clear progression paths.