Senior Real Estate Development Lawyer Hybrid and Leadership

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Exposure to top-tier development work

Job summary

Senior Associate specialising in Real Estate Development is sought to join a highly ranked Legal 500 team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The firm handles residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes for developers, landowners and housebuilders, offering a dynamic, ambitious environment with strong progression prospects.

You will take lead on acquisitions, strategic land matters, development agreements, and joint ventures, while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 6+ years' PQE in real estate development.
• Strong technical knowledge in residential and/or commercial development projects.
• Experience in a Legal 500-ranked real estate team is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with a commercially astute, client‑centric approach.
• Collaborative mindset and appetite to support junior team members and contribute to strategic team growth.

Responsibilities

• Advising on site acquisitions and disposals.
• Strategic land matters including options and promotion agreements.
• Development agreements, overage and infrastructure arrangements.
• Collaboration and joint venture agreements.
• Advising housebuilders, developers, and landowners on planning and delivery structures.
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership and growth.
• Active involvement in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Client-centric approach

Education

6+ years PQE in real estate development

Job description

Senior Associate specialising in Real Estate Development is sought to join a highly ranked Legal 500 team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The firm handles residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes for developers, landowners and housebuilders, offering a dynamic, ambitious environment with strong progression prospects.

You will take lead on acquisitions, strategic land matters, development agreements, and joint ventures, while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development