Senior Associate, Residential Development — Growth & Training

Gateley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateley is seeking a Senior Associate in residential development law to join its expanding team in London. The role offers mentorship from John Kiff and exposure to high-volume housebuilder work across acquisitions, promotions and disposals, with opportunities to supervise junior solicitors.

Candidates with 4–6+ years PQE and a solid track record in commercial Real Estate are encouraged to apply. The team supports career progression and a collaborative, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE preferred, 4+ PQE considered
• Mentoring opportunity with John Kiff, Partner
• Supervise 0-3 PQE Solicitors and Trainee Solicitor
• Experience with housebuilder clients and related documentation

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate land acquisition deals, option agreements, promotion agreements, and ancillary docs (transfers, overage deeds, funding agreements)
• Act for property developers on brownfield regeneration schemes, including JVs with RPs/public bodies
• Assist with large-scale disposals of affordable housing to RPs and bulk sales to PRS/BTR providers
• Supervise junior solicitors and support staff
• Organise and attend client training and business development events

Skills

PQE experience

Residential development

Team supervision

Job description

Gateley is seeking a Senior Associate in residential development law to join its expanding team in London. The role offers mentorship from John Kiff and exposure to high-volume housebuilder work across acquisitions, promotions and disposals, with opportunities to supervise junior solicitors.

Candidates with 4–6+ years PQE and a solid track record in commercial Real Estate are encouraged to apply. The team supports career progression and a collaborative, client‑facing environment.