Residential Development Paralegal – Growth & Training

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Learn platform and development

My Flex rewards (annual leave, cycle,

Job summary

Gateley’s leading residential development team in the UK seeks a motivated lawyer to join the Birmingham-based unit, working with a Partner and Legal Director on residential development matters for national and regional housebuilder clients. You will gain exposure to complex work from the outset, with structured training and increasing responsibility.

The role offers hybrid working with office attendance 3 days per week and strong development opportunities within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to forging strong relationships with clients.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in residential development.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to seek help when needed.
• Organised and proactive time, priority and deadline management.
• Strong team working ethic and IT competence.
• Discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proactively chase matters and report updates to clients and management.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting HM Land Registry applications and SDLT returns.
• Assisting with title investigations, searches and due diligence.
• Undertaking legal research and preparing supporting documentation.
• Managing transactional and procedural workstreams under supervision.
• Supporting development site completions and post-completion matters.
• Assisting with planning, infrastructure and development-related documentation.
• Running data rooms and coordinating information across project teams.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and third parties.
• Providing support on major residential development transactions and strategic projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Organised and proactive

Team working

IT skills

Discretion & professionalism

Resilience under pressure

Proactive reporting

Education

Degree (not necessarily law)

SQE/LPC or equivalent (not prerequisite)

Job description

Gateley’s leading residential development team in the UK seeks a motivated lawyer to join the Birmingham-based unit, working with a Partner and Legal Director on residential development matters for national and regional housebuilder clients. You will gain exposure to complex work from the outset, with structured training and increasing responsibility.

The role offers hybrid working with office attendance 3 days per week and strong development opportunities within a high-performing team.