Residential Development Associate – Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds
An established national law firm with a strong reputation in the property sector is looking to appoint a Senior Associate (c.4–6 PQE+) into its specialist Residential Development team.
This role offers the chance to join a large, market-leading practice acting for many of the UK’s top housebuilders and developers, advising across the full lifecycle of major residential and mixed-use schemes.
The Opportunity:
*Work on high-value residential and regeneration projects, from site acquisition and planning through to disposal
*Draft and negotiate option and promotion agreements, joint ventures, overage deeds and associated funding arrangements
*Advise on disposals of affordable housing and bulk sales to PRS and build-to-rent providers
*Supervise and support Junior Solicitors and Trainees, with genuine opportunities for career progression
*Engage in business development and client relationship management within a dynamic, forward-thinking team
About You:
*Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE in commercial property, ideally with residential development experience
*Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
*Confident handling complex transactions and managing client relationships
*Enthusiastic about mentoring juniors and contributing to business development
*Personable, detail-focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary and bonus scheme
*Flexible working and comprehensive benefits
*High-quality, large-scale projects for some of the biggest names in the sector
*Clear path for progression within a supportive, ambitious team
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