Residential Development Solicitor
Location
Manchester
Salary
£55000-62000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Residential Development
Reference
JR/D/1730/T
Our clients market leading residential development team is seeking a 0-3 PQE solicitor to join them at their Manchester office. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of stimulating projects, including brownfield site regeneration schemes, mixed-use developments, urban extensions, and strategic land purchases. You will collaborate closely with solicitors from the highly regarded Real Estate team, including planners, construction, corporate, tax, and property finance lawyers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be involved in drafting and negotiating contracts, managing due diligence, and providing clients with focused legal advice that aligns with their commercial objectives. You will also be responsible for client reporting, relationship building, and business development. Additionally, you will assist with writing articles and client updates, ensuring compliance with client and firm protocols, financial management requirements, and data protection standards.
The salary for this residential development solicitor role is competitive, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to work with high-profile housebuilder clients such as Vistry Homes, Barratts, Bellway Homes, and more.
ABOUT YOU
- A strong educational background with at least a 2:1 in a Law-related degree.
- Proven experience as a qualified solicitor with a focus on Real Estate.
- Strong technical skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues.
- A commercial perspective and a client-focused approach to legal matters.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage multiple Real Estate matters simultaneously with a pragmatic and methodical approach.
NEXT STEPS?
If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly on 07903222898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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