Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in the UK is seeking a Solicitor to support the Head of Legal with residential development projects, including land acquisition and drafting agreements. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with at least 3 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and an ability to manage multiple stakeholders. This position offers competitive salary and working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with over 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced in-house legal environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Legal with development property legal services.
• Engage with internal legal team and external advisors.
• Draft and negotiate development agreements and construction contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

3+ years PQE

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our team within Vistry Services, at our various offices across London. As our Solicitor, you will support the Head of Legal with the provision of development property legal services on all aspects of regeneration residential development and build-to-rent projects. This includes land/property acquisition, sale of land parcels to third-party developers, Registered Providers, and private rental entities, build leases, sale of completed dwellings to end users, and commercial property.

Working closely with regional teams within the London Division and other Divisions as required, the role involves engaging with both the internal legal team, Vistry's panel of external legal advisors, and reporting to management on relevant matters.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture but are also committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Please raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore accommodations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 days with service
• Private medical insurance, with employee-paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many additional benefits

What we expect from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with 3+ years PQE
• Trusted advisor and critical friend
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workload
• Methodical working practices
• Able to influence others
• Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
• Willing to work extra hours to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Experience in a fast-paced in-house legal environment with tight deadlines
• Team player and adaptable to change
• Collaborative work across business functions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Role specifics

• Site acquisition and transactional assistance: land acquisition, land disposal, sub-sales, PRS/BTR frameworks, overage arrangements, title issues, investigations, easements, covenants, and indemnity insurance
• Commercial property including landlord and tenant matters
• Assist with disposals to registered providers and investors
• Drafting and negotiating development agreements and construction contracts
• Provide legal advice and signposting to stakeholders
• Deliver bespoke in-house legal training
• Review and update legal precedents
• Review confidentiality agreements
• Handle ad hoc project queries, issues, and disputes

About us

We build more than homes; we're making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live our ethos — doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us as we develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. Recognized brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. Alongside Vistry Works and Vistry Services, we're committed to sustainability and excellence, holding awards such as Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.