Residential Development Solicitor

Residential Development Solicitor / 2+ PQE / Hampshire / £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE) – A secure opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked real estate team with an established residential development client portfolio and immediate high-quality work, offering strong progression and long-term stability – To apply please call Gemma on 020 7183 8586.

JOB TITLE: Residential Development Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 2+
LOCATION: Hampshire
SALARY: £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:
An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Development Solicitor to join a highly regarded real estate team with a strong reputation in development work. This position offers immediate exposure to an established and significant developer client, providing consistent workflow and genuine security from the outset.

You will advise on the full lifecycle of residential development projects, from strategic land acquisition through to planning, infrastructure arrangements and plot sales. The work will include conditional contracts, option and promotion agreements, section 106 agreements, infrastructure and utility documentation, and ongoing site disposals. You will work closely with experienced Partners while also taking responsibility for managing matters independently where appropriate.

This is a well-supported role within a collaborative team, offering clear progression and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships within a stable and growing practice.

THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience in residential development or real estate work, with a solid grounding in development transactions. You will demonstrate strong technical ability, commercial awareness and confidence in managing transactions. Experience acting for developer clients would be advantageous. You will be organised, proactive and comfortable liaising directly with clients and other professionals involved in development projects.

THE FIRM:
This is an award-winning and Legal 500 ranked firm with a respected real estate practice and a strong developer client base. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, long-standing client relationships and commitment to professional development. Lawyers are supported to grow their expertise while enjoying a stable and forward-thinking working environment.

PACKAGE:
The firm offers a salary of £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE), a generous fee earner bonus scheme, pension, enhanced family leave policies, 25 days’ annual leave plus additional holiday at Christmas, free parking and hybrid working with flexibility around core hours.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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