Residential Development Associate: Large-Scale Land Deals

William James Recruitment

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Residential Development Associate for a leading national legal and professional services group in Birmingham. The role focuses on complex land acquisitions for major housebuilders across England and Wales, with opportunities for meaningful development work within a market-leading team.

You will advise on collaboration agreements, disposals of serviced parcels, funding arrangements and strategic land options, while building strong client relationships and

Qualifications

  • Solicitor with 3+ PQE required.
  • Experience with housebuilder clients is advantageous but not essential.
  • Commercial development solicitors seeking residential development welcome.

Responsibilities

  • Advising on complex, large-scale land acquisitions for major housebuilders across England and Wales
  • Drafting and negotiating collaboration agreements between developers
  • Handling disposals of serviced parcels to housing associations
  • Advising on funding arrangements
  • Working on strategic land options
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships within a nationally recognised team
  • Contributing to the continued growth of the Birmingham residential development team

Skills

Land acquisition
Negotiation
Client relationship management
Legal drafting

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Residential Development Associate for a leading national legal and professional services group in Birmingham. The role focuses on complex land acquisitions for major housebuilders across England and Wales, with opportunities for meaningful development work within a market-leading team.

You will advise on collaboration agreements, disposals of serviced parcels, funding arrangements and strategic land options, while building strong client relationships and

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