Senior Associate Residential Development | Nottingham | £50,000£100,000

QED Legal; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Associate for their residential development team. The role involves significant responsibilities around land acquisitions and collaboration agreements, with a focus on supporting major projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate development and be motivated for career progression. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a rich benefits package including extensive training.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential

Flexible rewards package

Healthcare options

Extensive training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Senior Associate with strong experience in real estate development.
• Experience with housebuilder clients is advantageous.
• Ambitious and motivated by long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Work on major land acquisitions and large-scale development projects.
• Draft and negotiate collaboration agreements.
• Manage disposals of serviced land parcels.

Skills

Real estate development

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Client management

Job description

Senior Associate – Residential Development | Nottingham | £50,000–£100,000

The Firm

My client is a highly respected organisation within the residential development sector, consistently instructed by both national housebuilders and ambitious regional developers. Their Nottingham office is recognised for its strong client satisfaction ratings, commercially minded approach and collaborative culture, offering an environment where expertise is shared, careers are accelerated and high‑quality work is a daily reality. Working with my client means joining a forward‑thinking group of specialists who value problem‑solving, support one another and take genuine pride in delivering work that shapes communities. As you read on, ask yourself: Are you ready to step into a team built to develop future leaders?

The Role

• Work with my client on major land acquisitions and large‑scale development projects across England and Wales
• Draft and negotiate collaboration agreements between developers
• Manage disposals of serviced land parcels to developers and Housing Associations
• Advise on funding structures, strategic land options and regeneration matters
• Operate within one of the UK’s largest residential development teams (200+ specialists)
• Support developments involving up to 6,500 new homes
• Collaborate with litigation, planning and construction experts for full‑service delivery
• Rely on a dedicated plot‑sales team to remain focused on acquisition and development work

You

• A Senior Associate with strong experience in real estate development
• Experience with housebuilder clients is advantageous, though my client welcomes commercial development lawyers looking to specialise
• Passionate about land acquisition and residential development
• Ambitious and motivated by long‑term progression
• Keen to develop both technical expertise and wider commercial or leadership skills
• Looking for a team where training, support and growth are prioritised
• If you’ve ever wondered, “What could I achieve with the right support and opportunity?”—this role offers the chance to find out

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
• Extensive training and development through a dedicated learning platform
• My client offers a flexible rewards package, including:
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle‑to‑work
  • Critical illness cover
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Group personal pension
  • Healthcare options
  • Season ticket loans
  • Access to wellbeing and retail benefits through Perks at Work
• Supportive, inclusive culture with external recognition for diversity and inclusion
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work–life balance

If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.