Residential Development Senior Associate

Simpson Judge; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Residential Development Senior Associate to join their real estate team. The role involves working on strategic land deals, drafting agreements, and managing complex projects for major housebuilders and developers. The firm offers strong quality of work, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have around 4-5 years PQE and solid negotiation skills. A competitive package is also on offer.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Good flexibility

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Around 4-5+ years PQE in residential development or commercial real estate.
• Experience with housebuilders or developer clients is ideal.
• Confident working independently on transactions with good drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting on strategic land deals.
• Drafting and negotiating collaboration and development agreements.
• Handling parcel disposals and site assembly work.
• Working with complex, high-value projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship building

Independence on transactions

Commercial awareness

Education

Approximately 4-5+ years PQE

Job description

Residential Development Senior Associate

I'm supporting a well-established national law firm that's looking to add a Residential Development Senior Associate to its real estate team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with major housebuilders and developers on a broad mix of residential development work.

What the role involves

• Acting on strategic land deals
• Drafting and negotiating collaboration, promotion and development agreements
• Handling parcel disposals and site assembly work
• Working closely with housebuilder and developer clients on complex, high-value projects

Who they're looking for

• Around 4-5+ years PQE in residential development or commercial real estate
• Experience with housebuilders or developer clients is ideal
• Confident working independently on transactions, with good drafting and negotiation skills
• Someone who's commercially minded, proactive and enjoys building client relationships

What's on offer

• Strong quality of work and exposure to significant development projects
• A genuine opportunity to progress in a highly regarded team
• Supportive environment, good flexibility and a competitive package

If you'd be open to a confidential chat about this, feel free to message me directly or drop me a quick email – Gabriella.farebrother-. Happy to share more details.