Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Property Development Solicitor in Reading. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated Development & House Building Team, where you will manage your own caseload, support partners on transactional matters, and engage in business development activities. With a strong emphasis on autonomy and collaboration, you will be responsible for drafting critical documents, managing development transactions, and providing practical solutions to complex issues. The firm also offers a range of attractive benefits, including enhanced holiday, private medical insurance, and a dog-friendly office environment, making it an appealing place to work.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance (5x final salary)

Private medical insurance

Additional day's holiday for birthday

Weekly wellbeing hour

Cycle to work scheme

Dog-friendly office

Social events

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with a proven track record in complex transactions.
• Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft option agreements, deeds, and contracts autonomously.
• Manage a caseload of development transactions including acquisitions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and third parties.

Skills

Autonomous Transaction Management

Client Relationship Management

Drafting Skills

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Commercial Thinking

Business Development

Job description

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Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development, Reading

Client:

Boyes Turner

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our hardworking and friendly Development & House Building Team based in Reading. We are looking for a Senior Associate Property Development Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to support partners on transactional matters and manage their own caseload autonomously, with support available when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draftting option agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Undertaking due diligence and providing detailed reporting.
• Managing a caseload of development transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of development land, plot sales, planning, and construction matters.
• Handling secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
• Contributing to processes and documents required for plot sales.
• Identifying concerns and risks, and providing practical and commercial solutions.
• Communicating effectively with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions.
• Gaining an understanding of the planning system and its impact on development transactions.
• Participating in business development activities and cultivating relationships within the development community.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A proven track record of working autonomously on complex transactions, with partner assistance available as required.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with clients and referrers in the development sector.
• Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented with an ability to approach complex problems methodically.
• Practical and commercial thinking, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.
• Flexible working is available; however, regular attendance at our Reading office (at least twice a week) is expected.
• Benefits include 28 days holiday, an enhanced pension scheme, life assurance (5x final salary), private medical insurance, an additional day's holiday for your birthday, weekly wellbeing hour, charity work, cycle to work scheme, dog-friendly office, social events, season ticket loan, and options to purchase additional holiday days.