Residential Development Solicitor — Manchester (3-5 PQE)

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern Manchester city centre office

Paralegal support on plot sales

Progression and supervisory potential

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive for a Manchester-based residential development team. The role focuses on high-volume plot sales and site assembly for developers, with autonomy and client contact.

The candidate should have 3-5 years PQE in residential development and draft/document packs; independent work, strong technical knowledge of freehold/leasehold, and opportunity for progression within a leading regional firm.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with approximately 3-5 years' PQE
• Experience of residential development, unit sales or new build sales is essential
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge across freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and refinance
• Commercial property drafting experience would be advantageous
• Supervisory or management experience is desirable
• Familiarity with estate documentation and legal packs
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to developer deadlines
• Commercially minded, with an interest in business development and networking

Responsibilities

• Site assembly work, including drafting the legal documentation pack
• Managing plot sale transactions with the support of a paralegal team
• Working to developer timescales and ensuring deadlines are met
• Advising developers on refinance matters
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Refinance matters
• Buy-to-let and property investment work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Acting as a key point of contact for important clients
• Supporting business development and networking activityContributing to the continued growth of the team

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive for a Manchester-based residential development team. The role focuses on high-volume plot sales and site assembly for developers, with autonomy and client contact.

The candidate should have 3-5 years PQE in residential development and draft/document packs; independent work, strong technical knowledge of freehold/leasehold, and opportunity for progression within a leading regional firm.