Senior Development Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Development Solicitor to join their top-tier Real Estate team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work with prestigious clients, including developers and institutional investors, while leading negotiations on complex transactions. The firm is committed to your professional growth, providing outstanding training and development opportunities. With a supportive team environment, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive salary package, this is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter looking to excel in their career.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Attractive benefits package

Flexible working options

Outstanding training programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in Development Law with a focus on real estate.
• Experience in negotiations and transactions related to land and property.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on land acquisitions and investment sales.
• Support and guide junior lawyers in their development.

Skills

Land acquisitions

Lease agreements

Title investigations

Landlord & Tenant transactions

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4+ years PQE)

Job description

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Senior Development Solicitor 4+ years PQE l Top 50 Firm l Manchester

The firm:

This transatlantic firm has a major international presence with offices in a wide reach of countries, with particular strength in European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

The driving force behind this firm is quality, and the senior partnership continues to make significant investments in training, infrastructure and resources to ensure that they have the best lawyers representing clients.

They have an impressive client roster that features heavily in the FTSE 100, US Fortune 100 and FTSE mid-250. They act for some of the world's largest corporations and have panel membership on a range of major banks and financial institutions, providing innovative solutions to the most complex and high-profile legal problems.

The role:

Opportunity for a Senior Development Solicitor of 4+ years PQE to join a top-tier practice in Manchester.

You will join a top-tier international Real Estate team hosting a prestigious portfolio of clientele including the likes of:

• Developers
• REITs & Asset Managers
• Government and Public bodies
• Institutional & Property Investors

This firm will offer you the opportunity to work with senior partners and legal directors whilst giving you every opportunity to, in time lead, the negotiation of; Land acquisitions, long leases, pre-lets, forward funding and investment sales.

Whilst also being supporting to progress your own career you be pivotal in the support and guidance of junior lawyers in their early-stage development.

This is a genuinely close-knit and supportive team who will encourage and support your development. You can expect significant investment from the firm and the team's Partners, transparent progression prospects and a good level of flexibility. The firm also offers a market-leading salary, attractive benefits package and bonus structure.

The ideal candidate:

• Senior Development Associate 4+ years PQE
• Experience across the full spectrum of Development work ie; Landlord & Tennant, Lease agreements, title investigations, land acquisitions and disposal and transactions
• Be a self-starter who can excel in this role with minimal supervision
• Team player who enjoys being in a collegiate atmosphere
• Highly competitive salary package and excellent benefits
• Excellent flexibility on offer, hybrid working to preference
• Outstanding training, development and knowledge programs