Housebuilding solicitor

Residential Development Lawyer | 1 + PQE | Nottingham | national firm Are you a dedicated Real Estate lawyer seeking to elevate your career within a dynamic and supportive environment? An esteemed client is expanding their Housebuilding & Strategic Land (HSL) team, one of the largest residential development teams in the UK. This role offers the chance to work with top-tier housebuilders, developers, and landowners, providing a platform to showcase and further develop your expertise. Why Consider This Role? - Prestigious Clientele: Engage with a diverse client base, including top-10 and top-20 housebuilders, local and national developers, and housing associations. - Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a robust support system comprising planning, plot sales, construction, environmental, agricultural, litigation, and tax teams. - Professional Growth: Access extensive training schemes designed to support your career development and broaden your exposure to complex transactions. - Flexible Working: Enjoy the flexibility of being based in Nottingham or Birmingham, with options for remote working. - Culture of Excellence: Join a firm committed to 'doing the right thing' and prioritising the well-being of its people. Role Requirements - Experience: 1-7 years PQE with a proven track record in acting for housebuilders, promoters, developers, landowners, housing associations, and local authorities. - Client Relationships: Demonstrated ability to maintain and grow client relationships, with contacts among leading residential development land agents. - Technical Competence: Proficiency in handling routine transactions such as conditional and unconditional contracts, options, affordable housing transactions, and infrastructure agreements. - Complex Transactions: Some experience with strategic land agreements, collaboration agreements, mixed-use schemes, and institutional investments. - Knowledge: Good understanding of VAT, SDLT issues, and affordable housing transactions. Key Responsibilities - Deliver high-quality client service and care. - Manage financial aspects including time recording, billing, and achieving firm targets. - Actively contribute to business development to retain and expand the client base. - Maintain up-to-date technical expertise and continuously develop interpersonal skills. - Ensure compliance with SRA competence standards. Skills and Qualifications - Relevant experience and appropriate PQE for the role. - Strong commercial acumen and industry understanding. - Proven financial management and case management skills. - Proficiency with case management systems, electronic time recording, and Microsoft packages. - Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, embodying the firm's values. This role is ideal for an ambitious, client-focused team player looking to make a significant impact within a leading residential development team. Apply Now Please contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.