Residential Development Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paralegal support

Modern Manchester office

Progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3-5 PQE to join its residential development team in Manchester city centre. You will handle high-volume plot sales, site assembly and refinance matters for housebuilders and investors.

The role offers autonomy, paralegal support, strong client contact and a clear path to progression within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in residential development is required.
• Experience in plot sales, unit sales or new build sales is essential.
• Strong drafting and technical knowledge of freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Supervisory or management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle plot sales and residential development work.
• Draft legal documents and manage site assembly packs.
• Manage plot sale transactions with paralegal support.
• Advise developers on refinance matters and meet deadlines.
• Develop client relationships and assist with business development.

Skills

Residential development

Plot sales

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor / Legal Executive (Residential Development) – Manchester – 3-5 PQE – Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading full-service commercial law firm with a strong regional reputation is looking to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive into its residential development team. The role is based in the firm's Manchester city centre office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious residential property lawyer in Manchester to work on high-volume plot sales and site assembly for housebuilders, SME developers, property traders and investors across the North West and nationally.

Offering genuine autonomy, paralegal support on transactions and real involvement in client relationships and business development, this role is ideal for a Residential Development Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for quality development work and a clear path to progression.

The Role

Plot sales / residential development

• Site assembly work, including drafting the legal documentation pack
• Managing plot sale transactions with the support of a paralegal team
• Working to developer timescales and ensuring deadlines are met
• Advising developers on refinance matters

General residential property

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Refinance matters
• Buy-to-let and property investment work

Client and team

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Acting as a key point of contact for important clients
• Supporting business development and networking activity
• Contributing to the continued growth of the team

The Candidate

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with approximately 3-5 years' PQE
• Experience of residential development, unit sales or new build sales is essential
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge across freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and refinance
• Commercial property drafting experience would be advantageous
• Supervisory or management experience is desirable
• Familiarity with estate documentation and legal packs
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to developer deadlines
• Commercially minded, with an interest in business development and networking

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full-service commercial firm with a strong regional reputation
• High-quality development work for housebuilders, SME developers, investors and property traders
• Paralegal support on plot sales transactions
• Genuine client contact and ownership of key relationships
• Business development and networking exposure
• Modern Manchester city centre office
• Supportive team environment with scope for progression and supervisory responsibility