Residential Development Lawyer (Newly Qualified)

Womble Bond Dickinson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a Newly Qualified Lawyer to join their Residential team in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-value residential developments, foster client relationships, and participate in business growth initiatives. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors with a passion for residential law and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness resources and initiatives

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified (England & Wales) Solicitor.
• Knowledge of the UK living sector with expertise in house-building.
• Experience managing existing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on high-value residential development projects.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Participate in client events and engage in marketing initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Residential development knowledge

Understanding of house-building

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, focusing on high-value residential development and investment projects.

There will be ample opportunities for client contact, and you'll be expected to build and maintain strong relationships. Business development is also crucial, and you will contribute to the team's growth by organizing and attending client events, writing articles for our website or publications, and engaging in 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 will have experience in residential development work from a large regional or city firm. Most importantly, we seek your enthusiasm for this area of law and understanding of our services.

You will join 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, fostering a positive working environment.

To succeed, you need to meet at least the following 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 with build-to-rent and affordable housing is advantageous but not essential).
• Experience managing existing client relationships.

What makes it great to work here?

We strive to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture emphasizes that we're more than just suits, giving us a more human feel.

As signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, we value our people's health and happiness, both in and out of work. We offer resources and initiatives to support wellbeing and are open to flexible working arrangements.

Through our DEI initiatives, we foster an environment where differences are valued. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, collaborates with various colleague networks, including those for race, ethnicity, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development. We are continuously working to expand our support networks. Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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