Development Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sacco Mann Full time

A leading law firm with offices in the North of England is seeking a Development Solicitor to join their Leeds office. The firm has an extensive network of relationships with housebuilders, enabling them to expand their Housing department in Leeds and are looking for a property lawyer with relevant experience.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to work on behalf of national and regional housebuilders, as well as landowners and public authorities, on social housing and residential development regeneration projects. The successful candidate will have great exposure to a wide range of top-quality Housing matters.

The Role
  • The Housing team at the firm is comprised of Partners, Directors, and Associates who will support and mentor the successful candidate. The team will work together to achieve team goals and develop and expand the work on offer within the Housing department to residential developers.
  • The successful candidate will work on behalf of regional and national clients, handling a diverse workload from site acquisitions, developments, and disposals, including due diligence and reporting. They will be adept at drafting reports, contracts, options, building leases, promotion agreements, transfers, and overage agreements, as well as post-acquisition matters.
The Ideal Candidate
  • The successful candidate will be team-driven and client-focused, with a strong background in Housing or Residential Conveyancing. They should have experience working with housebuilders, plot sales, and new build matters.
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills and be able to organize their time effectively, especially when faced with challenging timescales. They must consistently deliver high-quality advice and service.
How to Proceed

For more information about this Development Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann. For full terms, please see their website.



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