Solicitor (Residential Development)

1 month ago


London, UK, United Kingdom AJ Chambers ® Full time

Solicitor - Real Estate (Private Developer team) - London, Top-Ranked team and firm


AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join the growing Private Developer team for our client, one of the UKs leading full-service, property law firm. Our client is highly ranked in the Legal 500 with an excellent reputation and diverse client base. They act for ultra-high net worth investors/family offices, major property companies, the country's top developers and funders and major corporate occupiers across a full range of real estate transactions, in all the major property sectors. Real Estate is the core of the firm and drives business across a number of practice areas.


The team and role:

The Private Developer team focus on acting for private residential developers, (a key component of the real estate client base) and as a result, you will have exposure to working for some of the largest property developers in the UK. The team is made up of 13 partners, a practice development lawyer, with additional support provided by a further 20 additional fee-earners, trainees and a paralegal. You'll be working as part of a truly supportive, friendly environment on significant property transactions.


Site Acquisition work, including:

• Assisting with site assembly and multi title due diligence and associated work streams including drafting complex reports on title.

• Drafting and negotiating (under supervision), conditional sale and purchase agreements and options (including planning conditions, vacant possession conditions etc).

• Advising on (under supervision), residential specific property issues such as leasehold reform, build safety, CML compliance etc.

• Advising and drafting (under supervision), on overage, legal charges, guarantees etc.


Disposal work, including:

• Assisting on the drafting and negotiating complex development agreements for bulk sales for build to rent, affordable transactions, and turn-key arrangements.

• Helping senior members of the team advise on section 5 and first rights of refusal.

• Commercial unit disposals.

• Reversion sales.


You will bring:

  • Experience/understanding of private developer work; willingness to learn is a must
  • A passion for people and providing first-class client care
  • Ability to demonstrate expertise appropriate to your role and PQE level, with experience in commercial property work
  • Private resi development experience is desirable however not essential
  • You'll be keen to develop your commercial understanding and focused on gaining practical experience working on a breadth of matters


In return:

  • Competitive salary, flexible DOE/PQE level
  • Great benefits package
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office 2 days WFH
  • Supportive, clear progression routes


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