Senior Associate - Residential Development (Hybrid)

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

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.