Residential Development Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-ranked UK law firm as a Residential Development Solicitor in Leeds. You will advise leading housebuilders on complex land transactions, with opportunities for career progression and a hybrid working model. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Subsidised gym memberships

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-6 years PQE as a Solicitor.
• Experience in residential development or commercial property.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex land transactions and residential schemes.
• Handle residential land acquisitions and disposals.
• Manage strategic land and promotion agreements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Project Management

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Residential Development Solicitor, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

LJW Solutions

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join a Tier 1 National Team Advising the UK’s Leading Housebuilders

Location: Leeds | Hybrid working available

We’re working exclusively with a top-ranked UK law firm, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers for its Residential Development expertise. The firm is looking to appoint a Solicitor (1–6 years’ PQE) to join its growing national development team, based Leeds.

The Role

You’ll advise some of the UK’s largest housebuilders and developers on complex, high-value land transactions and residential schemes. The work is intellectually challenging and commercially significant, with direct access to high-profile clients and strategic projects.

Key areas of work include:

• Residential land acquisitions and disposals

• Strategic land and promotion agreements

• Site set-up and infrastructure agreements

• Plot sales (with paralegal support)

• Option and overage agreements

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–6 years’ PQE

• Experience in residential development or commercial property (developer-side experience advantageous)

• Strong attention to detail, commercial mindset, and team-player attitude

• Excellent client communication and project management skills

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)

• Life assurance and income protection

• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in office)

• Clear career progression pathways and mentoring support

• Subsidised gym memberships and wellness initiatives

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact [emailprotected] .