Residential Development Solicitor

Residential Development Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Farnborough

Picture yourself advising major regional developers from site acquisition through planning, Section 106 negotiations, infrastructure agreements, and finally plot sales. You're not just processing transactions, you're helping shape the built environment across the South East.

A well-established, award-winning practice with a Legal 500-ranked real estate team is looking for a Residential Development Solicitor to join its dedicated development group in Farnborough. The team advises developers, landowners, and major housebuilders across the full lifecycle of residential projects, handling sophisticated, high-value work with real commercial stakes.

This is a thriving practice with a long track record of growth, modern systems, and a culture that backs its people. You'll join a well-resourced team where the work is complex, the clients are serious, and your development is genuinely prioritised.

The Work

You'll advise developer clients across the complete project lifecycle:

• Strategic site acquisitions and disposals
• Conditional contracts, options, and promotion agreements
• Planning and Section 106 negotiations
• Infrastructure and utilities agreements
• Plot sales and ongoing site disposals
• Work closely with partners on significant matters while building your own portfolio
• Develop direct client relationships with regional developers and landowners

This is hands-on transactional work where you'll see projects through from land assembly to first occupation, real involvement, real impact.

About You

• 2-6 PQE in residential development or residential property with relevant exposure
• Strong commercial awareness and proactive approach to progressing matters
• Clear, confident communicator with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Comfortable managing deadlines, competing priorities, and multiple transactions
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor junior lawyers (for more senior candidates)

What's On Offer

You'll join a firm known for long-term client relationships, modern systems, and a culture that genuinely invests in development and progression:

• Strong salary and highly competitive bonus
• Pension, enhanced maternity/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, established team

The Firm

Award-winning regional practice with a strong South East reputation. The real estate team is a core part of the business, with a dedicated residential development group that's recognized in Legal 500 for quality and client service.

The culture is modern, people-focused, and collaborative, ambitious but supportive, offering the structure and resources of a larger firm with the feel of a close-knit, invested team. They emphasize long-term careers, internal development, and strong relationships.

If you want residential development work with real complexity, proper support, and genuine career investment, this is it.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.