Residential Development Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Leeds is seeking a Residential Development Solicitor with 3-10 years PQE in real estate development. The role includes advising on land acquisitions, negotiation of promotion agreements, and collaboration with various teams. This position offers a salary ranging from £66,000 to £85,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

25 days of holiday annually

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating strategic land deals.
• Skilled in residential development work.
• Ties to Leeds are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic land acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate promotion and option agreements.
• Manage due diligence and commercial terms for development schemes.
• Act for local authorities on development-led projects.
• Work closely with other teams to deliver integrated advice.

Skills

Real estate development

Negotiation of promotion agreements

Strategic land acquisitions

Collaboration with planning teams

Education

Solicitor with 3-10 years PQE

Job description

About Our Client

This national full service law firm has grown rapidly in recent years and has offices across the UK. The firm is known for being friendly, straight-talking, and commercially minded, with top-tier rankings in directories and recent accolades such as Law Firm of the Year.

Job Description

The Residential Development Solicitor will be:

• Advising on strategic land acquisitions and disposals for residential house-builders and landowners
• Drafting and negotiating promotion agreements and option agreements
• Managing due diligence, planning interface and commercial terms for development schemes
• Acting for local authorities and public sector landowners on development-led projects
• Working closely with commercial property, planning, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated advice

The Successful Applicant

The Residential Development Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor with 3-10 years PQE in real estate development
• Experienced in residential development work (developers, house-builders, landowners, local authorities)
• Skilled in negotiating promotion agreements, option agreements and strategic land deals
• Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £66,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a 5% pension contribution, bonus scheme, and healthcare.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days annually.
• Opportunity to work within a respected legal firm in Leeds
• Great environment encouraging professional growth and development.