Residential Development Solicitor

Are you a Residential Development Solicitor looking to handle top quality work? Do you want to work in a leading national, commercial law firm? If so, this role based in Leeds could be for you! Our client is a well-known law firm with offices across the country and is looking to expand its Residential Development team.

The role

As an experienced Residential Development Solicitor, you'll manage a high-calibre caseload involving land acquisitions, strategic land agreements, and large-scale residential and regeneration schemes.

You'll also play a key role in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to training and business development efforts.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside highly experienced partners in a nationally recognised team that acts for a prestigious client base of housebuilders, property developers, and institutional landowners.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Package - A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.


• Career Development: Work alongside nationally recognised partners with access to mentoring, structured development, and leadership opportunities.


• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working and a forward-thinking firm that supports flexibility and well-being.


• High-Profile Work: Be part of a team handling landmark projects including urban regeneration schemes and major national developments.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload including immediate land acquisitions, strategic options, promotions, overage agreements, and more.


• Acting for major housebuilders and developers on disposals, joint ventures, and regeneration schemes involving public and private partners.


• Contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing across offices.

About you.

• At least 6 years' PQE, ideally with experience in residential development or commercial real estate with transferable skills.


• Proven experience leading complex property transactions with a high level of autonomy.


• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a mentoring mindset.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

How to Apply

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To hear more about this Residential Development Solicitor role, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw, or another member of the Private Practice team.