Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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. With responsibilities ranging from drafting legal documents to managing complex transactions, this role offers the opportunity for autonomy and professional growth within a collaborative team environment based in Reading. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, along with a commitment to business development.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance - 5x final salary

Private medical insurance

Additional day off for birthday

Weekly wellbeing hour

8 hours per annum charity work

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Social committee events

Season ticket travel loan

Option to purchase additional vacation days

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property development law.
• Experience managing complex transactions independently.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft option agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Manage a caseload of development transactions.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Resourcefulness

Flexible working

Job description

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Senior Associate Solicitor - Property Development, Slough

Client:

Boyes Turner

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

15

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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 your 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 for plot sales.
• Identifying concerns and risks, providing practical and commercial solutions.
• Communicating effectively with team members, clients, and third parties.
• Understanding the planning system and its impact on transactions.
• Participating in business development and cultivating relationships within the development community.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience working independently on complex transactions with partner support as needed.
• Experience building and maintaining client and referrer relationships in the development sector.
• Strong drafting, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to complex problems.
• Practical, commercial thinking, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.
• Flexible working options; regular attendance at our Reading office (at least twice a week) expected.

Additional Benefits:

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