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Residential Development Solicitor
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Residential Development Solicitor
Residential Development Associate
An amazing opportunity to join one of the top Real Estate teams in the region.
About the Role
A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Residential Development Associate (3 to 5 PQE) to join its highly regarded Manchester team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most established residential development practices, acting exclusively for major housebuilders, regional developers, promoters, and institutional landowners. The successful candidate will work on complex, high-value land transactions across England and Wales, including:
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- Strategic land acquisitions
- Development and collaboration agreements
- Conditional contracts, options and funding arrangements
- Urban regeneration projects
- Joint ventures
The role offers exposure to nationally significant residential development schemes, with specialist support from planning, construction, and litigation teams, enabling lawyers to focus on high-quality land acquisition work.
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While experience advising housebuilders would be beneficial, the firm is also keen to speak with:
- Commercial property solicitors
- Those with strong development experience
- Solicitors eager to specialise in residential development
Benefits & Career Development
This opportunity is perfect for:
- An ambitious solicitor seeking a clear career progression pathway
- Access to excellent training and long-term development
- The chance to work alongside recognised experts in residential development
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