Residential Development Solicitor

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Residential Development Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE for their Kent office, offering hybrid working conditions. The successful candidate will handle high-quality projects ranging from local developers to national housebuilders, ensuring a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in residential development or commercial real estate.
• Experience handling development or land transactions independently.

Responsibilities

• Advising on strategic land and residential development transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts and collaboration agreements.
• Managing title due diligence and development finance issues.

Skills

Strong drafting and technical skills

Commercial approach

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Residential Development Solicitor, Kent (Hybrid Working). An outstanding opportunity for a mid-level Real Estate Lawyer to join a leading national firm’s expanding residential development team. For more information or to apply for this role contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586.

Job Title: Residential Development Solicitor
PQE: 3–5 years
Location: Kent
Salary: £65-75K + DOE

The Role:
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a highly regarded and nationally recognised residential development team at a top 50 UK law firm. Working with clients ranging from local developers to national housebuilders and housing associations, you’ll be involved in high-quality, large-scale projects with long-term client relationships.

Your work will include:

• Advising on strategic land and residential development transactions
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, options, promotion and collaboration agreements
• Handling affordable housing matters and advising Registered Providers
• Managing title due diligence, development finance issues and infrastructure arrangements
• Collaborating with colleagues in tax, planning, construction and litigation for a seamless service
• Building client relationships and supporting business development activities

The Candidate:
You will be a qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE and a background in residential development or commercial real estate. You must also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong drafting and technical skills
• A commercial approach and ability to advise on complex transactions
• Experience handling development or land transactions independently or as part of a wider team
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiasm for developing a long-term career within a collaborative and high-performing team

The Firm:
This is a major UK law firm with a long-established reputation for excellence and innovation. With a growing real estate practice nationally, they offer strong career progression pathways, an inclusive and flexible working environment, and a truly collegiate culture.

To Apply:
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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