Residential Development Solicitor (Legal Director)

eNL; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the West Midlands seeks a senior Residential Development Solicitor with over 8 years PQE to lead and expand their Residential Development team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Commercial Property and a proactive approach to mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £85,000+, hybrid working, and additional benefits such as group life insurance and car leasing schemes.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Salary-sacrifice pension

Group Life Insurance

EV car leasing scheme

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 Years PQE is required for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse portfolio of Residential Development matters.
• Strong technical knowledge in real estate and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Residential Development team.
• Manage a varied portfolio including site acquisitions and leases.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Residential Development experience

8+ Years PQE

Complex real estate projects

Leadership capabilities

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

Residential Development Solicitor (Legal Director), 8+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £85,000+ (DOE) – This is a senior strategic appointment for an experienced solicitor with a strong Commercial Property background and a specialist focus on Residential Development. JOB REF: 1892.

THE ROLE

• You will be responsible for leading, developing, and expanding a busy and ambitious Residential Development team.
• Manage a varied portfolio of Residential Development matters, including options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, site acquisitions and disposals, leases, mortgages, and mixed tenure schemes across registered, unregistered, leasehold, and freehold property.
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Residential Development Solicitors with a minimum of 8 Years PQE looking for that next step in their career.
• A proven track record advising on complex real estate and development projects.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment, with excellent technical knowledge and leadership capability.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to support both clients and colleagues at a senior level.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary-sacrifice pension
• Group Life Insurance
• EV car leasing scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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