Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

Boyes Turner; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Property Development Solicitor to join their dynamic Development & House Building Team in Reading. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload while supporting partners on complex transactions. With a focus on drafting agreements, conducting due diligence, and navigating the planning system, you will play a crucial role in the development process. The firm values a collaborative approach, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are an experienced solicitor looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance - 5 x final salary

Private medical insurance

Additional day off for birthday

Weekly wellbeing hour

Charity work hours

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Social committee events

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Property Development Solicitor.
• Proven track record in managing complex transactions autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Drafting agreements and managing a caseload of development transactions.
• Conducting due diligence and providing detailed reporting.

Skills

Autonomous Transaction Management

Client Relationship Building

Strong Drafting Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting 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, with 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.
• 28 days holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Private medical insurance
• An additional days holiday for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hour per annum charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure:

• 4 x Partners
• 1 x Legal Director
• 1 x Consultant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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