Residential Development Solicitor

GMP Worldwide; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

GMP Worldwide in Cheltenham is seeking a qualified Residential Development Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with over 5 years of PQE to work on high-quality residential development matters, collaborating with developers, landowners, and investors.

The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and the ability to manage transactions independently. A competitive salary package of £60,000+ and hybrid working options are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE within Residential Development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on residential development matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex legal documentation.
• Manage transactions from instruction through to completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Independent caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Hybrid Working Available. GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected and expanding legal practice in the recruitment of a Residential Development Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional with 5+ years PQE looking to work on high-quality residential development matters within a well-established and forward-thinking firm.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of a busy and supportive department, working closely with developers, landowners and investors across a broad range of residential development transactions.

The Role

You will be responsible for advising clients on a wide range of residential development matters including:

• Option agreements
• Conditional contracts
• Promotion agreements
• Supporting developers and landowners through transactions
• Negotiating and drafting complex legal documentation
• Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• 5+ years PQE within Residential Development
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently
• Motivated, professional and commercially minded

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package of £60,000+ DOE
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
• High-quality work and established client base
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm offering quality work, autonomy and the chance to become an integral part of a growing team.

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GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency