Residential Development Solicitor

Residential Development | 5+ PQE | Farnborough

A strong opportunity to join a well-established, full-service practice with a long track record of growth and a highly rated real estate offering. The firm supports businesses, developers, landowners and individuals across the South East and London, with a real estate team consistently recognised in the Legal 500 for the quality of its work and client service.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be a senior member of the residential development team, advising developer clients across the full lifecycle of their projects.

* Handling strategic site acquisitions and disposals
* Advising on conditional contracts, options and promotion agreements
* Negotiating planning and Section 106 arrangements
* Managing infrastructure and utilities agreements
* Overseeing plot sales and ongoing site disposals
* Working closely with partners on significant matters while taking ownership of your own portfolio
* Building relationships with developer clients and contributing to the team's continued growth

This is a role for someone who enjoys complex transactional work, client contact, and operating as a trusted adviser within a busy and well-resourced team.

About You

You'll be confident managing sophisticated residential development matters and comfortable handling a high-value, varied caseload.

* 5+ PQE in residential development or residential property with relevant exposure
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to progress matters proactively
* Clear, confident communication with clients, stakeholders and colleagues
* Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities and multiple transactions
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior lawyers where needed

What's on Offer

You'll be joining a firm known for long-term client relationships, modern systems, and a culture that emphasises development, collaboration and progression.

* Strong salary and highly competitive fee-earner bonus
* Pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* 25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure
* Perkbox benefits and free on-site parking
* Hybrid working with structured core hours
* High-quality work in modern, well-equipped offices
* Clear scope to grow your practice and reputation within a thriving team

The Firm

The firm is an award-winning regional practice with a strong reputation across the South. Its real estate team forms a core part of the business, with a dedicated residential development group that advises major regional developers and landowners.

The culture is modern and people-focused, emphasising long-term careers, internal development, strong relationships and an inclusive, collaborative working style. The environment is ambitious but supportive, offering the structure and resource of a larger firm with the feel of a close-knit, invested team.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.