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Residential Development Solicitor

JR United Kingdom

Cheltenham

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm in Cheltenham as a Residential Development Solicitor. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with well-known house builders and niche developers, focusing on complex land acquisitions and fostering strong client relationships. The firm emphasizes staff development and career progression, providing ongoing training and a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and benefits package, including potential bonuses, this position is ideal for motivated solicitors looking for a long-term career in a collaborative setting. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a thriving legal practice.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement
Pension
Training and development opportunities
Sick Pay
Performance bonuses

Qualifications

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years of experience in residential development law.
  • Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex land acquisitions and disposals to housing associations.
  • Negotiate funding arrangements and promotional agreements.

Skills

Residential Development Law
Client Relationship Management
Land Acquisition
Contract Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor
3+ years of experience

Job description

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Wiseman Consulting Limited

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Permanent

Full Time

Wiseman Consulting Limited is a Legal Recruitment Agency based in the UK. It specialises in placing Paralegals, Solicitors, and Partners into private practice and revenue share firms nationwide.

The Firm

We seek a Residential Development Solicitor with 3+ years of experience to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking Cheltenham based Law Firm.

The firm places a high emphasis on staff development and career progression. Solicitors here have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, which can help you develop your legal knowledge and skills. With a low turnover rate and high employee (and client) satisfaction, this position is ideal for individuals looking for a long-term home with a supportive firm.

In addition, the firm has a modern and innovative approach to legal services, utilising the latest technology to provide efficient and effective legal solutions for clients. The firm also has a robust compliance and risk management program, ensuring clients receive legal services that comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

The firm is looking for a Lawyer who enjoys fostering personal relationships to join their residential development team.

The Role

As a Residential Development Solicitor at our client, you will thrive with a can-do attitude and a passion for excellent customer service. You will work alongside well-known house builders and niche developers. Your responsibilities will be varied but will include:

  • Complex and large-scale land acquisitions
  • Disposals to Housing Associations and other developers
  • Funding arrangements
  • Promotional agreements
  • Conditional contracts

The firm often recruits Solicitors from local firms in the area, boosting low turnover, training, and an excellent quality of work.

The Firm has a relationship-focused work ethic. They have developed excellent client relationships with clients, estate agents, accountants, and brokers throughout the UK.

What’s On Offer?

This opportunity comes with an excellent salary and benefits package, alongside a chance of progression for motivated Solicitors.

Benefits include:

  • Salary of £50,000- £70,000 (negotiable for more experienced candidates)
  • Annual leave entitlement
  • Pension
  • Progression, training, and development
  • Sick Pay
  • Potential for bonuses based on performance.

Wiseman Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for its client.

Wiseman Consulting Limited is a Legal Recruitment Agency committed to selecting, recruiting, and developing the best candidates. We judge candidates solely on suitability for the job. We will endeavour to respond to all applications individually.

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