Team Leader – Land Development & New Homes
Newark
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer to lead a growing Land Development & New Homes team.

The Opportunity

You will handle a broad range of land development and new homes matters, including site set-up, infrastructure agreements, estate management arrangements, plot sales and residential development transactions. You will work closely with developers, local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently while delivering commercially focused legal advice.

As Team Leader, you will support and develop the wider team, contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the ongoing success of a well-established property practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of land development and new homes matters
• Advising developers on residential development transactions
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating development and infrastructure agreements, including Section 38, 104, 106 and 278 Agreements
• Preparing and reviewing site set-up documentation, plot sale documentation and management company arrangements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with developer clients and key stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring and developing team members
• Supporting departmental growth through business development and networking activities
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to encourage cross-referrals and deliver exceptional client service
• Ensuring compliance with quality, risk management and regulatory requirements

The Successful Candidate

Ideally, you will be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with proven experience handling land development, residential development or new homes work.

You will possess:

• Strong technical knowledge of development and property transactions
• Experience managing a busy and varied caseload
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, strategic and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for team development and business growth

Apply Now

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious property law professional seeking a leadership position within a thriving Land Development & New Homes team. For those looking to combine high-quality legal work, client engagement and team leadership in a rewarding role, this opportunity offers an excellent next career move.

Apply today to take the next step in your legal career and lead the continued growth of a successful Land Development & New Homes team.

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