Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Southampton, is seeking a Residential Development Lawyer to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.
Duties will include:
*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.
Desired skills:
*Minimum 3 years Residential Development fee earning experience, essential.
*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 they offer:
*Salary dependent on experience £60k - £80k+.
*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.