Wilson Mannion Legal Recruitment
Associate Solicitor – Residential Development / Plot Sales (Technical Specialist) | 3 Days WFH
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Associate Solicitor – Residential Development / Plot Sales (Technical Specialist)
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000
Location: Manchester — Hybrid 3 Days WFH
Residential Development Solicitor in Manchester. £70,000–£85,000. Lead on complex plot sales, shared ownership and technical support within a recognised specialist team.
Introduction
This is an opportunity to become the technical cornerstone of a highly regarded Residential Development team. Working with major developers, registered providers and public sector organisations, you'll combine technically challenging legal work with mentoring and supporting an experienced team of junior lawyers.
What's different about this role
- Become the team's recognised technical expert on residential plot sales and affordable housing transactions.
- Advise on complex legal issues including shared ownership, staircasing, lease extensions, site set-up and multi-tenure developments.
- Play a key role in developing best practice, precedents and technical consistency across the wider team.
- Support and mentor experienced junior lawyers, acting as a senior point of escalation on technical matters.
- Work alongside specialist colleagues across real estate, construction, planning and litigation where developments require multidisciplinary advice.
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- Salary: £70,000–£85,000
- Hybrid working (3 days WFH)
- Annual performance bonus
- 25 days' annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible benefits portal
- Structured learning and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
The Work
- Leading on technically complex residential development and plot sale matters.
- Advising on shared ownership leases, staircasing, Right to Buy, Right to Acquire and other affordable housing transactions.
- Reviewing development documentation and ensuring sites are set up efficiently for plot sales.
- Drafting and maintaining precedent documentation and promoting best practice across the team.
- Acting as the escalation point for complex title, lease and transaction issues.
- Supporting and mentoring junior fee earners throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Building trusted relationships with developers, registered providers and local authority clients.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience).
- Strong background in residential development, plot sales or affordable housing.
- Excellent technical knowledge of shared ownership, staircasing, leases and development site set-up.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.
- Commercial judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Comfortable acting as the technical authority on complex matters.
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The Culture
You'll join a collaborative team recognised for technically complex residential development work, where expertise is shared openly and senior lawyers remain accessible. The environment combines high-quality national work with genuine investment in professional development and flexible ways of working.
Ready to step into an Associate Residential Development role where you can become the technical lead for complex plot sales and affordable housing work? Apply now to learn more.
If you need more information, reach out to James @ Wilson Mannion Recruitment.
Also searched as: Plot Sales Solicitor, Residential Development Solicitor, Affordable Housing Solicitor, Residential Property Development Solicitor, Plot Conveyancing Solicitor, Residential Real Estate Solicitor.
Applications are welcome from: Residential Development Solicitors, Plot Sales Solicitors, Affordable Housing Solicitors, Real Estate Solicitors, Senior Conveyancing Solicitors with development experience, Technical Property Lawyers, Residential Property Associates and lawyers with significant experience supporting plot sales teams.
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