Residential Development Solicitor

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Residential Development Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join their growing team. This role offers work on landmark residential projects, a competitive salary, and benefits including flexible hybrid arrangements. Candidates with a strong interest in residential development and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Clear career progression

Access to top-tier training

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in property or real estate law with a strong interest in residential development.
• Experience advising housebuilders desirable.
• A genuine enthusiasm for residential development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on land acquisitions and development agreements.
• Support national housebuilders with funding and strategic land options.
• Manage strong client relationships throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Property law knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Education

1-3 years PQE in property or real estate law

Job description

Residential Development Solicitor | 1-3 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham / Hybrid Working

BCL Legal is delighted to be partnering with a top-tier national law firm as it continues to grow its highly respected Residential Development team in Birmingham. The firm is now seeking a Solicitor with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience to meet increasing demand in this buoyant sector. This is an outstanding opportunity for lawyers with a commercial development background looking to pivot into residential development, or those already operating in this space.

The team advises many of the UK's leading housebuilders, including several of the top 10 by volume, and provides a full-service offering from land acquisition through to final disposal. Known for managing complex, large-scale development schemes, the team regularly handles acquisitions, funding structures, collaboration agreements, and urban regeneration projects.
Following several strategic partner-level appointments, the team is looking to bolster its junior ranks to support a growing pipeline of work.

The Role

As a Residential Development Solicitor, your key responsibilities will include:
· Providing legal advice on land acquisitions, disposals, and development agreements, focusing on residential schemes across England and Wales.
· Supporting national housebuilders with funding, strategic land options, and collaboration arrangements.
· Working on significant urban regeneration and development projects of national importance.
· Managing and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the full lifecycle of development.
· Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including developers, housing associations, and institutional investors, to ensure successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have:
· 1-3 years PQE in property or real estate law, with a strong interest in residential development.
· Experience advising housebuilders is desirable, although a background in commercial development will also be considered.
· A genuine enthusiasm for residential development and land work.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
· A commercially minded and proactive approach, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits

This opportunity offers:
· A competitive salary and full benefits package, including flexible hybrid working arrangements.
· The chance to work on landmark residential development projects for major UK housebuilders.
· A clear and transparent career path, with real progression prospects including partnership opportunities.
· Access to top-tier training, development programmes, and structured career support.
· A collaborative, high-performing team culture, with opportunities to get involved in business development and wider firm initiatives.

Apply Now!

If you're a Residential Development Solicitor looking to join a market-leading team at a nationally recognised firm, apply today or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.

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