Residential Development Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is working with a leading North West law firm to recruit a Residential Development Lawyer in Greater Manchester. The role concentrates on residential development and plot sales for housebuilders, SME developers and investors, handling site assembly, development schemes, plot sales and refinancing.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ PQE in residential development, plot sales or new build sales, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and develop client

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' PQE in residential development, plot sales or new build sales.
• Experience managing a varied caseload of residential transactions including sales, purchases and refinancing.
• Experience drafting estate documentation is advantageous.
• Some commercial property exposure and supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential development and plot sales for housebuilders, SME developers and investors.
• Support site assembly, development schemes, refinancing and related property matters.
• Work with paralegals to progress transactions and maintain deadlines.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Residential development

Plot sales

New build sales

Job description

Residential Development Lawyer / 3-5 PQE / Greater Manchester / c£85,000 DOE / Up to £85,000 (DOE) / An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Residential Development Lawyer to join a highly successful team handling quality work for established developer clients.

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Residential Development Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly successful property team within a leading full service commercial law firm. The role will focus on residential development and plot sales, acting for housebuilders, SME developers, property traders and investors on a varied caseload. You will deal with site assembly, residential development schemes, plot sales, refinancing and wider residential property matters, while working closely with a team of paralegals to manage the day to day progression of transactions. The role also offers the opportunity to build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the residential development team.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executives with 3-5 years' PQE and proven experience in residential development, plot sales or new build sales. You will have experience managing a varied caseload of residential transactions, including sales, purchases and refinancing, together with the ability to deal directly with developer and SME clients. Experience drafting estate documentation would be advantageous, as would some commercial property experience. Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be confident working independently with minimal supervision, highly organised and able to manage a demanding caseload while meeting developer deadlines and targets.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a highly regarded full service commercial law firm with a strong regional reputation and an established client base across the North West and wider UK. The firm offers high quality work within a successful and collaborative property team, acting for a diverse range of businesses, developers and investors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where you will have genuine responsibility, quality client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the residential development practice.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.