Residential Development Solicitor

BCL Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 1+ years PQE or a newly qualified lawyer with significant paralegal experience in residential development. This role involves advising on land acquisitions, drafting agreements, and engaging with clients. The firm offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working options

Outstanding platform for career growth

High-quality work for national housebuilders and developers

Inclusive firm culture

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-qualification experience, or newly qualified with strong paralegal background in residential development.
• Strong drafting skills and technical confidence.
• A genuine interest in residential development and long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Advising on immediate and strategic land acquisitions for residential development.
• Drafting and negotiating options, promotion agreements, and overage agreements.
• Carrying out detailed due diligence and title investigations.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Client-focused mindset

Collaborative working

Education

1+ years post-qualification experience or strong paralegal background

Job description

Real Estate Associate - Residential Development (1+ PQE) | Top National Firm | Nottingham/hybrid

BCL Legal is delighted to be working on an exciting new opportunity with a leading national law firm, which is currently seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its highly regarded Residential Development team in Nottingham. This is an excellent role for a solicitor with 1+ years' PQE or newly qualified lawyer with significant pre-qualification paralegal experience in residential development looking to take their next step in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

You'll join a specialist team with a stellar reputation for acting on behalf of major housebuilders, developers, and FTSE-listed clients. The work will involve a high level of client contact and the chance to make a real impact on the delivery of large-scale housing developments.

Key responsibilities include:
· Advising on immediate and strategic land acquisitions for residential development
· Drafting and negotiating options, promotion agreements, and overage agreements
· Carrying out detailed due diligence and title investigations
· Working closely with both clients and colleagues to manage projects effectively
· Taking an active role in client engagement and business development initiatives

About You

This opportunity would suit a real estate solicitor or experienced paralegal who is looking to develop their career in a respected and growing residential development team. You should
have:
· At least 1 year of post-qualification experience, or a newly qualified with strong paralegal background in residential development or real estate
· A commercial, client-focused mindset
· Strong drafting skills and technical confidence
· The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced but supportive team
· A genuine interest in residential development and long-term career progression in this area

Why Apply?

This firm offers an outstanding platform for lawyers to grow and progress, with:
· A competitive salary and excellent benefits
· Flexible and hybrid working options
· A firm-wide culture that values collaboration, development, and inclusion
· High-quality work for national housebuilders and developers
· Long-term career development opportunities within a nationally recognised team

If you're an ambitious real estate lawyer looking to work on high-profile residential development projects in a nationally respected team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Apply Now

Or to learn more or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.