Residential Development Legal Expert

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Ashville Knight is seeking a skilled Residential Development Lawyer to join their team in Southampton. This exciting opportunity allows an experienced solicitor to take on a key role in delivering expert legal services within a friendly and supportive environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of residential development matters, including conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption and development agreements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines while providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of residential development matters, including conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption and development agreements.
  • Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout.
  • Drafting and approving legal documentation.
  • Conducting legal research where necessary to support your caseload.
  • Providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years Residential Development fee earning experience.
  • Knowledge of the UK living sector with experience in house-building and/or strategic land.
  • Experience of build to rent and affordable housing desired but not essential.
  • Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.

What We Offer

  • Salary dependent on experience £60k - £80k+ (estimated).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellbeing day.
  • Volunteering days.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
  • Flexible/home working.
  • Dental and health cash plans.
  • Gym membership.
  • Commission for staff referrals.
  • Company pension.


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