Senior Solicitor – Residential Development & Strategic Land

Shakespeare Martineau; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality work

Growth opportunity

Partner access

Client exposure

Supportive culture

Flexible working

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham is seeking Solicitors/Associates with 3–8 PQE to join our Residential Development team, focusing on strategic land and development work. You will handle complex transactions, build client relationships, and collaborate with partners on high-value matters.

The role offers hybrid working with a Birmingham base and the potential to align with other hubs. This is a client-facing position with notable exposure to leading housebuilders within the development sector.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years' PQE in a real estate team (development-focused)
• Strong experience in residential development work
• Experience of strategic land (promotion and option agreements)
• Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead or support on complex residential development and strategic land transactions
• Run your own caseload of site acquisitions, disposals and strategic land matters
• Work closely with partners and gain hands-on exposure to high-value, complex deals
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver commercial, pragmatic advice
• Contribute to a growing team, including involvement in business development activity

Skills

Residential development

Strategic land

Client relationships

Independent work

Team player

Job description

Shakespeare Martineau in Birmingham is seeking Solicitors/Associates with 3–8 PQE to join our Residential Development team, focusing on strategic land and development work. You will handle complex transactions, build client relationships, and collaborate with partners on high-value matters.

The role offers hybrid working with a Birmingham base and the potential to align with other hubs. This is a client-facing position with notable exposure to leading housebuilders within the development sector.