Residential Property Senior Associate

Austen Lloyd; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Mentoring & training

Strong client exposure

Collaborative environment

Competitive package

Job summary

A leading Berkshire law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Residential Development team, offering hybrid working and a competitive package. The role focuses on high-value development work for national housebuilders and landowners, with clear progression and partnership prospects.

The role emphasizes independent transaction management, strong drafting skills, and client-facing responsibilities in a collaborative, training-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in residential development or real estate.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers is advantageous.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail required.
• Commercially aware with strong client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act for national and regional housebuilders, developers, and landowners.
• Advise on site acquisitions and disposals, including conditional contracts and option agreements.
• Handle strategic land matters, promotion agreements, and joint venture arrangements.
• Support development projects from site assembly through to disposal.
• Draft and negotiate complex development documentation.
• Manage transactions independently while supporting partners on larger projects.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to team development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Residential development

Real estate law

Drafting

Client-facing

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate Residential Development - Berkshire

Location: Berkshire (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Residential Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to work on high-quality development projects while benefiting from clear progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.

The Role

• Acting for national and regional housebuilders, developers, and landowners
• Advising on site acquisitions and disposals, including conditional contracts and option agreements
• Handling strategic land matters, promotion agreements, and joint venture arrangements
• Supporting development projects from site assembly through to disposal
• Drafting and negotiating complex development documentation
• Managing transactions independently while supporting partners on larger projects
• Supervising junior team members and contributing to team development
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear and structured career progression, including partnership prospects
• Exposure to high-value and complex residential development work
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in residential development or real estate
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions independently
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Commercially aware with excellent client-facing abilities
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers is advantageous
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a leading Legal 500 firm

CW 62213 Senior Associate Residential Development