Solicitor - Land & Development - Wiltshire - 5+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Wiltshire is seeking a qualified Solicitor for Land & Development, offering a permanent and full-time position. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload, contribute to departmental growth, and maintain strong client relationships. With ideally 5+ years PQE required, this role provides a supportive environment and competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £80,000. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop within a recognized firm with clear career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years PQE in land & development (less considered).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Full UK driving license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of land and development matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervise a two-year qualified solicitor.

Skills

Experience in land & development work

Strong technical and drafting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Confidence in managing matters independently

Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Job description

Solicitor - Land & Development - Wiltshire - 5+ Years PQE

Location: Wiltshire (flexibility across other office locations)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

A fantastic opportunity for a Land & Development Solicitor with ideally 5+ years' post‑qualification experience (slightly less considered) to join a well‑established Land & Development team in Wiltshire. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload, contribute to the growth of the department, and work within a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of land and development matters, including:

• Site acquisitions and finance arrangements
• Option agreements, promotion agreements, and overage deeds
• Agricultural property work (if of interest)
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supervising a two‑year qualified solicitor within the team
• Supporting business development through networking and marketing activities
• Raising the profile of the Land & Development Department

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in land & development work
• Ideally 5+ years PQE (less considered)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently and supervising junior colleagues
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Professional presentation and flexibility in approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Recognition for high‑quality work and client service
• Opportunities to develop new skills and explore agricultural property work if desired
• A positive and forward‑looking environment with legendary social outings

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Recruitment Contact: Olivia Reed
📧 Email: [e-mail]
📞 Phone: [phone]

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*