Job Introduction Our National Residential Development Team has opportunities Nationwide for a 0-5 years PQE Solicitor or Associate to help them with their increasing workload from regionally and nationally based residential work.
The work is exciting and varied and includes all aspects of brownfield site regeneration schemes, mixed use, urban extensions, the purchase and development of strategic land, joint ventures and collaborations, and the development and disposals of new housing neighbourhoods. Housebuilder clients include Vistry Homes/Vistry Partnerships, Barratts, Bellway Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Crest Nicholson Countryside, CALA, and Persimmon. The candidate will work closely with solicitors from our highly regarded Real Estate team from other disciplines including planners, construction, corporate, tax, and property finance lawyers.
Role Responsibility Working as part of the National Team on a wide variety of projects
Drafting and negotiating contracts dealing with all aspects of acquisition, development, and disposals
Carrying out and supervising due diligence and reporting
Providing clients with focused legal advice with an appreciation of clients' commercial objectives
Reporting to clients, communicating directly with them, and building relationships
Involvement in business development and assistance with client management
Assisting with writing articles and client updates
At all times complying with client and firm protocols, financial management requirements, and data protection requirements
The Ideal Candidate Strong educational background with at least a 2:1 in a Law-related degree
A qualified lawyer with 0-5 years PQE and experienced in Real Estate
Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues and to be highly client-focused
Team-oriented and collegiate
Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing, and influence at all levels
Strong organization skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of Real Estate matters simultaneously
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