Job Description
Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Southampton, is seeking a Residential Development Lawyer to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.
Duties will include:
* Managing a caseload of residential development matters, including conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption and development agreements.
* Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout.
* Drafting and approving legal documentation.
* Conducting legal research where necessary to support your caseload.
* Providing clear, concise, and responsive legal advice to clients.
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Desired skills:
* Minimum 3 years Residential Development fee earning experience, essential.
* Knowledge of the UK living sector with experience in house-building and/or strategic land.
* Experience of build to rent and affordable housing desired but not essential.
* Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
* Excellent communication and client care skills.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team.
What they offer:
* Salary dependent on experience £60k - £80k+.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellbeing day.
* Volunteering days.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
* Flexible/home working
* Dental and health cash plans
* Gym membership
* Commission for staff referrals.
* Company pension.
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