Residential Development Solicitor - #1750007
Sacco Mann
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

Are you a Residential Development Solicitor looking to handle top quality work Do you want to work in a leading national, commercial law firm If so, this role based in Leeds could be for you Our client is a well-known law firm with offices across the country and is looking to expand its Residential Development team.Are you a Residential Development Solicitor looking to handle top quality work Do you want to work in a leading national, commercial law firm If so, this role based in Leeds could be for you Our client is a well-known law firm with offices across the country and is looking to expand its Residential Development team
The role
As an experienced Residential Development Solicitor, you’ll manage a high-calibre caseload involving land acquisitions, strategic land agreements, and large-scale residential and regeneration schemes. You’ll also play a key role in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to training and business development efforts
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside highly experienced partners in a nationally recognised team that acts for a prestigious client base of housebuilders, property developers, and institutional landowners
What’s in it for you
Competitive Package – A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise
Career Development: Work alongside nationally recognised partners with access to mentoring, structured development, and leadership opportunities
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and a forward-thinking firm that supports flexibility and well-being
High-Profile Work: Be part of a team handling landmark projects including urban regeneration schemes and major national developments
Key responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload including immediate land acquisitions, strategic options, promotions, overage agreements, and more
Acting for major housebuilders and developers on disposals, joint ventures, and regeneration schemes involving public and private partners
Contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing across offices
About you
At least 6 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in residential development or commercial real estate with transferable skills
Proven experience leading complex property transactions with a high level of autonomy
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a mentoring mindset
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role
How to Apply
Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more about this Residential Development Solicitor role, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw, or another member of the Private Practice team.
The role
As an experienced Residential Development Solicitor, you’ll manage a high-calibre caseload involving land acquisitions, strategic land agreements, and large-scale residential and regeneration schemes. You’ll also play a key role in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to training and business development efforts
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside highly experienced partners in a nationally recognised team that acts for a prestigious client base of housebuilders, property developers, and institutional landowners
What’s in it for you
Competitive Package – A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise
Career Development: Work alongside nationally recognised partners with access to mentoring, structured development, and leadership opportunities
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and a forward-thinking firm that supports flexibility and well-being
High-Profile Work: Be part of a team handling landmark projects including urban regeneration schemes and major national developments
Key responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload including immediate land acquisitions, strategic options, promotions, overage agreements, and more
Acting for major housebuilders and developers on disposals, joint ventures, and regeneration schemes involving public and private partners
Contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing across offices
About you
At least 6 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in residential development or commercial real estate with transferable skills
Proven experience leading complex property transactions with a high level of autonomy
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a mentoring mindset
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role
How to Apply
Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment. To hear more about this Residential Development Solicitor role, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw, or another member of the Private Practice team.
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