Residential Development Lawyer (Newly Qualified)

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Newly Qualified Lawyer to join their Residential team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile residential developments and investment projects, with a focus on client relationship management and business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK living sector and a passion for residential law.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential development from a large regional or city firm.
• Understanding of the UK living sector and house-building.
• Enthusiasm for residential law.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value residential development projects including contracts and agreements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development through client events and marketing activities.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Residential Development Knowledge

Business Development

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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, residential-led mixed-use developments and settled stock portfolios and buildings.

We now have a new opportunity for a Newly Qualified Lawyer to join the team based out of our Newcastle or Leeds office.

What will you be doing?

Within this sector, we are experiencing significant growth. We already have an impressive list of major clients and panel appointments. Successful candidates will join a high-profile team with exposure to high-value development and settled stock work, including conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption, collaboration agreements, and development agreements. The focus will be on high-value residential development and investment projects.

You will have opportunities for client contact and will be expected to build and maintain strong relationships. Business development is also important, and you will contribute to the team's growth by assisting with and attending client events, writing articles for our website or publications, and engaging in other marketing activities.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented and enthusiastic residential team invested in your career development. You should have experience in residential development from a large regional or city firm. Most importantly, we value enthusiasm for this area of law and an understanding of the services we offer.

You will be joining a growing, busy team where you'll play an integral role in delivering some of the UK's most exciting residential developments for premier clients. The work is fast-paced and challenging, but the team is collaborative and passionate, creating a positive working environment.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a qualified (England & Wales) Solicitor.
• Knowledge of the UK living sector with expertise in house-building and/or strategic land (experience in build-to-rent and affordable housing is advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in managing existing client relationships.