Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

Boyes Turner; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor specializing in Property Development to join their Development & House Building Team in Reading. The role involves managing complex transactions, drafting legal documents, and engaging in business development. The firm offers flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance (5x final salary)

Private medical insurance

Birthday day off

Weekly wellbeing hour

Charity work hours

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Social committee events

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property development law.
• Experience managing complex transactions autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Draft option agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Manage development transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

Reading, South East, United Kingdom

Boyes Turner

Application deadline: 07.05.2025

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Full Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our 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 reports.
• Managing a caseload of development transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of 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.
• Understanding the planning system and its impact on transactions.
• Participating in business development activities and building relationships within the development community.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience working autonomously on complex transactions, with partner assistance as required.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and referrers in the development sector.
• Strong drafting, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented, approaching complex problems methodically.
• Practical and commercial thinking, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.
• Flexible working options; however, regular attendance at our Reading office (at least twice a week) is expected.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance (5x final salary)
• Private medical insurance
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hours per annum for charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Option to purchase an additional five days holiday