Residential Development Lawyer

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Henderson Scott Full time

Established as a renowned law firm, Henderson Scott UK seeks an accomplished Residential Development Lawyer to enhance its dynamic and expanding team. With offices across the UK and globally, this esteemed firm prides itself on combining local expertise with a vast network, providing tailored legal solutions that cater to client needs.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Residential Development Lawyer with 3+ years of PQE experience. The successful candidate will work on high-profile residential and mixed-use development projects, supporting major housebuilders, registered providers, and private developers. Experience in house-building, strategic land, or affordable housing is highly valued, but most importantly, candidates should demonstrate a strong passion for residential development law.

The firm's collaborative and supportive team environment is unparalleled, offering exposure to high-value development work. With a focus on professional growth, mentoring, and client contact, the firm provides a positive working environment where lawyers can thrive.

The role entails advising on conditional contracts, options, transfers, and development agreements for high-value residential projects, handling rights of pre-emption, collaboration agreements, and strategic land matters, managing relationships with key clients, building strong and lasting connections, participating in business development, including attending client events and contributing to marketing activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work on landmark residential developments that shape the future of housing across the UK. The role is integral to the firm's continued success in delivering top-quality legal solutions for some of the UK's most exciting real estate projects.

Henderson Scott UK offers flexible working arrangements, including both full-time and part-time options. Their commitment to employee wellbeing is reinforced by their participation in the Mindful Business Charter, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

The estimated annual salary for this role is £80,000 - £120,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible perks designed to support individual lifestyles. Lawyers also benefit from the firm's robust Lawyer Development Programme, which offers a clear framework for career progression.



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