Residential Development Fee Earner (Real Estate)

• Location: Farnborough
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £62,000 - £80,000 (DOE) Plus generous fee earner bonus

Join our esteemed Real Estate team, renowned for its expertise in residential development and listed in Tier 3 of the Legal 500. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our thriving Development team. This role offers the opportunity to support our developer clients through the full lifecycle of development projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Advise on strategic site acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle conditional contracts, options, and promotion agreements.
• Manage planning and Section 106 agreements.
• Oversee infrastructure and utility arrangements.
• Conduct plot sales and ongoing site disposals.
• Work alongside highly experienced Partners, contributing to complex transactions and client interactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, FILEX, or CILEX with at least 5+ years PQE in real estate, specifically in residential development.
• Proven experience managing complex real estate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of property development processes including land acquisition, planning, and sales.
• Excellent client care and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with legal case management systems is desirable.

Benefits:

• Generous Fee Earner bonus.
• Free car parking for your convenience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
• Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
• The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

To apply for this Development Fee Earner position in Real Estate, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.