Residential Development Lawyer

Womble Bond Dickinson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm is seeking a Lawyer to join their Residential team in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage high-value residential development projects and maintain client relationships, contributing to team growth. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience as a Solicitor in England & Wales, with knowledge of the UK living sector. A collaborative team offers a positive work environment with exciting development work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualified experience as a Solicitor.
• Experience in the house-building sector is advantageous.
• Ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage high value residential development projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Contribute to team growth through business development activities.

Skills

Experience in residential development work

Knowledge of UK living sector

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Our Residential team is one of the largest of its kind. We support our clients on a range of projects across the Living Sector. We act for PLC; regional; and SME house builders; registered providers of affordable housing; land promoters; and PRS investors & developers in respect of residential and residential-led mixed-use developments.

We now have a new opportunity for a Lawyer to join the team based out of either Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, Plymouth or Southampton.

What will you be doing?

Within this sector we are seeing significant growth. We already have an impressive list of major clients and panel appointments. Successful candidates would join a high profile team with the best exposure to high value development work available which will include conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption, collaboration agreements and development agreements, with a focus on high value residential development and investment projects.

There will be plenty of opportunities for client contact and you'll be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with these contacts. Business development is also an important aspect for all of our lawyers, and you will be expected to contribute to the growth of the team by assisting with the organisation of and attending client events, writing articles for our website or other publications and other marketing activities.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented and enthusiastic residential team who will be as invested in your career development as you are. You will have experience of residential development work gained from a large regional or city firm. Most importantly we need to see your enthusiasm for this area of law and your understanding of the service we offer.

You'll be joining a growing, busy team where you'll play an integral part in the delivery of some of the UK's most exciting residential developments for premier clients. The work is fast paced and challenging but the team are collaborative and enjoy what they do, which makes for a positive working environment.

To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:

• At least 3 years post qualified experience as an (England & Wales)Solicitor.
• Knowledge of the UK living sector with expertise in house-building and/or strategic land (experience of build to rent and affordable housing would be advantageous but not essential).
• Experience of managing existing client relationships.