Property Development Solicitor (5-8 PQE)


Location: Cardiff or Bangor (North Wales)
Hybrid working: Up to 2 days per week from home after successful completion of probation


The Opportunity


An established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Property Development Solicitor (5-8 years’ PQE) to join its well-regarded property team. This role offers flexibility to be based in either Cardiff or Bangor, with a structured hybrid working arrangement available following successful completion of probation.
This position is suited to a solicitor with strong, hands-on property development experience who can hit the ground running from day one. It is not suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to general commercial property work without a clear focus on development.


The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative development team, advising on a broad range of commercial and residential development matters. The role requires confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base including private developers, housing associations, and funders.


Key Responsibilities
*Managing land acquisitions, including options, conditional contracts, and package deals
*Acting on conditional agreements for lease and pre-let arrangements
*Leading on site assembly matters, including planning agreements, adoption agreements, utility wayleaves, and substation transfers
*Supporting construction-related documentation as required
*Advising on funder requirements when acting for borrowers
*Undertaking detailed development due diligence when acting for funders
*Handling disposals of completed units and investment sales


Skills & Experience:


Qualifications & Technical Expertise
*Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years’ PQE
*Demonstrable, substantive experience in property development work is essential
*Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and deliver from the outset
*Strong drafting skills across acquisitions, disposals, and development documentation
*Experience advising across the full lifecycle of development projects
Core Competencies
*Ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially focused advice
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Confidence handling complex or high-value matters
Communication & Client Skills
*Excellent written and verbal communication
*Strong client relationship management and service delivery skills
*Ability to present technical legal advice in a practical, business-focused manner


Person Profile:


Essential
*Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach
*Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
*Proactive and collaborative team player
*Professional, composed, and exercises sound judgement under pressure
*Confident operating with minimal supervision and able to integrate quickly into an active caseload
Desirable
*Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues
*Involvement in business development and networking activities


What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
*Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development
*High-quality, varied development work
*Supportive and collaborative team environment
*Flexible working: choice of Cardiff or Bangor office base, plus hybrid working (2 days from home post-probation)


Any candidates with the above experience who are interested in this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on or via email at .