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Residential Development Lawyer

Ashville Knight
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO152AE, England

Salary

£60000 - £80000/annum ? Salary dependent on experience £60

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a Legal 500 law firm located in Southampton, is looking for a Residential Development Lawyer to join their team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of Residential Development fee-earning experience and offers a salary ranging from £60k to £80k+, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of residential development matters, drafting legal documentation, and providing expert legal advice to clients.
  • The firm promotes a supportive work environment with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and enhanced parental leave.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a proven ability to meet fee targets while working independently and as part of a team.

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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