Residential Development (Site Set Up) Lawyer

Residential Development Solicitor (Site Set Up) | 3+ PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid Working BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm as it seeks to grow its highly respected Residential Development team in Birmingham. The team is now looking to recruit a talented Site Set Up Solicitor with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in residential development projects, particularly site set up work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking to join a forward-thinking firm with a stellar client base, including the top UK housebuilders. The team is nationally recognised for its specialism in residential development and offers a collaborative, high-performing environment where career progression is actively supported. The Role As a Site Set Up Solicitor in this Residential Development team, you will work with minimal supervision and manage your own caseload, playing a key role in major residential schemes from acquisition through to set up. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing complex freehold and leasehold residential development site set ups. - Drafting and negotiating key infrastructure agreements, including section 104, 38 and 278 agreements. - Advising on mixed-use, consortium, and phased developments with varying management structures. - Liaising closely with clients to deliver commercial, solutions-focused advice on site structuring. - Supporting and mentoring junior team members and working collaboratively across the wider residential team. - Engaging in business development and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will have: - 3+ years' PQE with a focus on residential development and site set up work. - Demonstrable experience working with national housebuilders and residential developers. - Strong technical knowledge, including infrastructure agreements and large-scale plot development schemes. - Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities. - Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work directly with clients. - A proactive, commercially-minded, and adaptable approach to legal practice. Benefits - Competitive salary and bonus structure. - Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working model. - Exposure to high-value, nationally significant residential development projects. - A supportive, inclusive working culture with regular training and progression opportunities. - The chance to join a specialist team acting for most of the UK's top 20 housebuilders. Apply Now! If you're a Site Set Up Solicitor ready to step into a pivotal role within a market-leading team, apply now or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.