Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Property Development Senior Associate
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Property Development Senior Associate
Opportunity: Senior Associate - Property Development
Location: Reading (Flexible and Hybrid Working)
Salary: £58,000 - £85,000 + Bonus (DOE)
Opportunity:
A well-regarded and modern regional law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate into its growing Property Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced development lawyer who enjoys high-quality work, strong client relationships, and being part of a genuinely collaborative team.
This is not a traditional corporate environment with rigid hierarchies and faceless teams. The firm has built an excellent reputation for combining quality work with a supportive, people-first culture where lawyers are trusted, valued, and given the space to develop their careers properly.
The team acts for an impressive client base including national and regional housebuilders, developers, and landowners on a broad range of complex development matters. There is a strong pipeline of work, excellent support from senior lawyers, and a real opportunity to step into a visible role within the team.
For someone who enjoys development work but wants a healthier, more down-to-earth culture without compromising on quality, this is a brilliant opportunity.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Advise on a wide range of residential development matters including:
- Acquisition and disposal of development land
- Conditional contracts and option agreements
- Strategic land matters
- Development finance support
- Infrastructure and planning-related agreements
- Supporting plot sale disposals
- Building and maintaining strong developer and housebuilder relationships
- Supporting junior lawyers within the team where appropriate
- Taking an active role in networking and business development
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The role offers a good balance of autonomy and support, with plenty of direct client contact and the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the team.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years PQE
- Strong background in property development work
- Experience acting for developers, housebuilders, and/or landowners
- Commercial and pragmatic approach
- Confident managing matters with a degree of independence
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and being part of a close-knit team
What Is in It for You?
- High-quality and varied development work
- Genuinely supportive and modern working culture
- Strong progression opportunities
- Friendly and approachable leadership team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Private medical cover and enhanced annual leave
- Wellbeing support and additional lifestyle benefits
- A team environment where people stay long-term and enjoy what they do
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Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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