Residential Development Lawyer

Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Southampton, is seeking a Residential Development Lawyer to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Duties will include:

• Managing a caseload of residential development matters, including conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption and development agreements.
• Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout.
• Drafting and approving legal documentation.
• Conducting legal research where necessary to support your caseload.
• Providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Desired skills:

• Minimum 3 years Residential Development fee earning experience, essential.
• Knowledge of the UK living sector with experience in house-building and/or strategic land.
• Experience of build to rent and affordable housing desired but not essential.
• Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.

What they offer:

• Salary dependent on experience £60k - £80k+.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellbeing day.
• Volunteering days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Flexible/home working
• Dental and health cash plans
• Gym membership
• Commission for staff referrals.
• Company pension.

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