Residential Development Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Residential Development Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 70000 to 95000 bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: Experienced residential development lawyer (PQE not specified)

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced residential development lawyer to join a busy specialist team in Birmingham working at the heart of complex site set-up and infrastructure work for major residential schemes.

Youll sit between land acquisition and plot sales helping ensure matters transition smoothly and that infrastructure and statutory processes do not delay plot sales. If you enjoy stakeholder management technical problem-solving and being close to the commercial drivers on a development this role offers real variety and profile.

The Opportunity

Advise on infrastructure agreements arising before and during site development
Put in place legal arrangements enabling roads and utility services to be laid and adopted
Help ensure statutory processes do not delay plot sales
Negotiate agreements with multiple stakeholders to keep work progressing to the developers schedule
Manage client relationships and keep clients regularly updated
Work closely with internal colleagues across land acquisition and plot sales identifying issues early and helping resolve them before they impact plot sales
Liaise with external stakeholders including local authorities and project professionals as required

What Were Looking For

Essential

Strong experience in residential development work including plot sales and site set-up matters
Confident drafting and negotiating infrastructure and development documentation
Strong technical ability with a commercial solutions-focused approach
Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to keep matters moving to timetable
Collaborative working style and confidence working across multiple internal teams
Strong client care and communication

Desirable

Experience advising on larger-scale residential schemes with multiple stakeholders

Whats On Offer

Salary of 70000 to 95000 bonus (dependent on experience)
Birmingham location
High-quality residential development work with a strong repeat client base
Support coaching and structured development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options pension wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a specialist residential development capability advising across the full life cycle of new build housing from acquisition and planning through to build-out and plot sales. The team works collaboratively across disciplines and offers a supportive environment with strong investment in development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

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Job DescriptionResidential Development SolicitorLocation: BirminghamSalary: 70000 to 95000 bonus (dependent on experience)Experience: Experienced residential development lawyer (PQE not specified)This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced residential development lawyer to join a busy specia...