Residential Development Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Managing Associate for its Plymouth Residential Real Estate team. This role involves managing diverse client portfolios, overseeing transactions, and mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of experience in real estate law, strong relationship skills, and success in residential developments. This position offers senior responsibility and visibility in a recognized team.

Qualifications

• At least six years' post-qualification experience in real estate law.
• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues.
• Proven track record in managing residential development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of residential clients.
• Oversee transactions from inception to completion.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team's business development.

Skills

Real estate law expertise

Strong relationship-building skills

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Managing Associate - Residential Real Estate

A national law firm with over 200 fee earners across eight locations is seeking a Managing Associate to join its Plymouth Residential Real Estate team. The team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and is recognised for combining technical expertise with a personal, client‑focused approach. Clients consistently highlight the team's commercial insight and ability to deliver complex projects efficiently.

The role places the successful candidate at the centre of the Residential team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients, including PLC and regional housebuilders, mixed‑use developers, investors, local authorities, registered providers, and buy‑to‑rent schemes. They will oversee transactions from inception to completion, ensuring the team maintains its high standards of technical delivery and client service. In addition to handling their own caseload, the Managing Associate will supervise colleagues, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the team's strategic growth and business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced real estate lawyer with at least six years' post‑qualification experience and substantial exposure to residential development projects. They will have managed site assembly and estate setup, advised a variety of investors, and demonstrated the ability to deliver commercially sound, technically robust advice. Strong relationship‑building skills, both internally and with clients, are essential, as is experience supervising and developing colleagues.

This role offers the opportunity to join a nationally recognised housing team, work on high‑profile residential development projects, and play a key part in shaping the team's reputation and growth. It combines senior responsibility with hands‑on work, providing the successful candidate with visibility, influence, and the chance to advance their leadership and technical expertise.