Solicitor-Real Estate

Irwin Mitchell; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a national legal team specializing in residential-led developments. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth, working closely on high-profile projects within an engaged team, requiring strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset. The position emphasizes collaboration and supports the continuous development of colleagues.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous, flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Flexible work options

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for property law and commitment to client outcomes.
• Experience in residential or commercial development or general property transactions.
• Approximately 2–4 PQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners on high-profile deals.
• Participate in practice development and business opportunities.
• Stay updated on legal and industry changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Business development

Job description

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The team is led by partner, Guy Sackett, and focuses on a broad range of Real Estate work, primarily residential-led development with a specialization in strategic land development projects. The team also handles commercial development projects, regeneration, and investment/asset management work for national companies, regional property firms, and owner/occupier clients. Additionally, they advise on niche natural capital projects including biodiversity net gain, water neutrality, and nutrient neutrality, providing offsite solutions to enable large-scale residential developments. The team manages both contentious and non-contentious agricultural matters.

Recent activities include:

• Advising a national land promoter on strategic land promotion agreements nationwide;
• Promoting a 250+ acre site in Sussex for up to 1,500 residential units, including education, leisure, and care facilities;
• Representing habitat bank operators and mitigation providers on conservation covenants and natural capital projects;
• Advising owner/occupiers on asset management, portfolio expansion, estate restructuring, and refinancing;
• Supporting Further Education Colleges with lease, charge, sale, and redevelopment issues;
• Advising on the acquisition and development of a mixed-use site in Leicester valued at approximately £50m, including offices, residential, hotel, student accommodation, and retail units.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing national team. You will work closely with partners on high-profile deals, engaging with well-established clients. The role requires strong organizational skills, pragmatism, and a proactive approach.

You will participate in practice development initiatives, seek business development opportunities, and stay updated on legal and industry changes. Collaboration and teamwork are essential to deliver optimal outcomes and support your colleagues' development.

What we'll need from you:

• A genuine enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to achieving the best client outcomes under pressure;
• The confidence to start contributing immediately;
• Experience in residential or commercial development matters or general commercial property transactions;
• Approximately 2–4 PQE is preferred.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 35 additional hours;
• Generous, flexible pension schemes;
• Two paid volunteering days annually;
• Westfield Health membership, including refunds on medical services and access to Aviva Digital GP;
• A range of well-being initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice program supporting hybrid work;
• Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024;

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and climate action, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.