Residential Development Associate Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Structured training

Comprehensive benefits

Additional annual leave

Résumé du poste

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Residential Development Associate in Manchester to focus on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders. You will join a large team with specialist support and exposure to high-value, strategic transactions.

The role involves running matters from instruction to completion, drafting complex development documents, and advising on risk and deal structure in a commercial setting. Hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in residential development, or land acquisition.
• Experience with housebuilder clients is helpful but not essential.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills; ability to handle complex, document-heavy transactions.

Responsabilités

• Run residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction to completion.
• Draft, review, and negotiate development documentation (options, conditional contracts, collaboration agreements).
• Advise clients on risk, strategy, and deal structure with a commercial focus.

Connaissances

Land acquisition

Drafting

Commercial development

Client management

Negotiation

Formation

Qualified Solicitor

Description du poste

Residential Development Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years PQE

If you are a development solicitor who enjoys land-led work, complex deals and working with high-calibre housebuilder clients, this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Manchester team with genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate into their Residential Development team, focusing on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders and developers. You will be supported by a wider specialist group, but your day-to-day focus will be on the land side of residential development, with plenty of exposure to high-value, strategic transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted role with a varied mix of work, including:

• Complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales

• Development and collaboration agreements between developers

• Strategic options and conditional contracts

• Funding arrangements

• Disposals of serviced parcels

• Urban regeneration projects

You will be joining a large, well-resourced residential development group with specialist support across related areas, giving you the platform to focus on land acquisition work and develop depth in this space.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating development documentation, including options, conditional contracts and collaboration agreements

• Advising clients on risk, strategy and deal structure, keeping matters commercially focused and moving forward

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and specialist teams to deliver a joined-up service

• Building strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice

• Supporting business development through excellent service, repeat instructions and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in residential development, commercial development or land acquisition work

• Experience working with housebuilder clients is helpful, but not essential

• Strong drafting skills and confidence handling complex, document-heavy transactions

• A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem solving

• Strong client care and the ability to build trust with stakeholders

• A genuine interest in specialising further in residential development and land acquisition

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Strong learning and development support, including structured training and access to wider learning platforms

• Comprehensive benefits package, including the option to buy additional annual leave

• Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources

• Clear long-term progression, with a strong track record of developing specialists into senior roles

Working Arrangements

Manchester-based role with hybrid working available. Flexible working patterns are supported.