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Property Development Solicitor 1-3 Years PQE

Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Development Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join a team in Reading, Berkshire on a hybrid basis.
  • The role involves assisting fee earners with transactional matters, including drafting option agreements, conducting due diligence, and supporting acquisitions and disposals of development land.
  • Candidates should have some experience in development transactions or relevant residential/commercial conveyancing experience, along with strong drafting and communication skills.
  • The position offers flexible working arrangements, the option to bring your dog to work, and the opportunity to purchase an additional five days of holiday.
  • Salary details are not explicitly mentioned, but the role emphasizes a practical mindset and a willingness to engage in business development activities.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Development Solicitor with 1-3 Years PQE to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join my clients Development & House Building team. You will be assisting fee earners on transactional matters and working collaboratively on a variety of development related transactions.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supporting fee earners with drafting option agreements, deeds, and contracts.• Undertaking due diligence and preparing reports.• Assisting with acquisitions and disposals of development land, plot sales, planning, and construction matters.• Supporting secured acquisition and development finance transactions.• Learning about and contributing to processes and documents for plot sales.• Training seminars and workshop programmes for employer clients.• Communicating with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions.• Developing knowledge of the planning system and its implications for development transactions.• Participating in business development activities and building relationships within the development community.• Identifying risks and concerns, and proposing practical and commercial solutions.

Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• Some experience of development transactions is preferred. Alternatively, good quality experience in residential and/or commercial conveyancing or plot sales will be considered.• Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills.• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to break down complex tasks into manageable components.• Enthusiasm to learn, ask questions, and share opinions.• A practical and commercial mindset, with resourcefulness and a strong work ethic.• You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients.• Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities

Benefits:

• Flexible/Hybrid working• Bring your dog to work • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday• Social committee events

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.