Residential Development Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a 1-3 PQE Residential Development Property Solicitor to join their team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload including land acquisitions and planning agreements. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and a passion for property law. The firm offers excellent working flexibility, including hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

26 days' holiday (plus extra at Christmas)

5% employer pension contribution

Two bonus schemes

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE in residential development property law is essential.
• Experience with acquisitions and disposals of land and property.
• Strong negotiation and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload involving land acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Collaborate with clients on joint venture arrangements.

Skills

Residential Development Law

Property Law

Negotiation

Client Management

Job description

Overview

1–3 PQE Residential Development Property Solicitor – Highly Ranked National Practice | Birmingham (Hybrid)

We’re working with a highly ranked national law firm looking to appoint a 1–3 PQE Residential Development Property Solicitor to join their Birmingham office on a hybrid working basis.

Salary

Salary: £67,000–£74,500

Location

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• 26 days’ holiday (plus extra at Christmas)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Two bonus schemes
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Private medical insurance, pension & life assurance
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme & charity day

Role context

This is a replacement role due to relocation, meaning you’ll step into an established and varied caseload from day one.

The work will cover

• Acquisitions, disposals, and exchanges of land and property, including serviced parcels
• Overage arrangements and security
• Strategic work – option agreements, promotion agreements, and hybrids
• Collaboration, consortium, and joint venture arrangements, including site assembly
• Planning and infrastructure agreements
• Building licences and development agreements
• Development management agreements

The firm offers excellent flexibility, with both full-time and part-time arrangements available, alongside hybrid working.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step, work on market-leading development projects, and join a forward-thinking, collaborative team.

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