Solicitor - Residential Development
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £64000 - £72000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 24 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH55984
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Real Estate, Commercial property, Residential Property (incl plot sales)
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years
Job Details

Residential Development - Solicitor (2+ PQE) | Top 50 Firm | Leading International Practice | Leeds
The Firm
One of the UK's most respected law firms, recognised as a Top 50 firm with a reputation for excellence across the legal industry. This highly regarded firm, with offices nationwide, has earned its place as an employer of choice, celebrated for its commitment to innovation, growth and employee satisfaction.
Renowned for their expertise across core practice areas, this firm consistently attracts top-tier legal professionals. Their Construction team is no exception, boasting a distinguished lineup of skilled Partners and Associates. If you're an experienced Construction Solicitor seeking to advance your career in a firm that values both professional development and workplace culture, this opportunity in Leeds could be your next step.
The Role
This rapidly growing Top 50 firm boasts one of the UK's largest and most respected Residential Development teams within its Real Estate practice.
As part of the national acquisition team, you will work with all the UK's leading housebuilders on complex, large-scale land acquisitions, developer collaboration agreements, funding arrangements, and more. This means you'll be immersed in high-value, cutting-edge work while building connections with top-tier professionals in the industry.
To excel in this role, you should have a genuine passion for residential development and a strong drive to hone your expertise within a dynamic and expanding team.
We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with a proactive mindset, delivering exceptional client service. You'll need to thrive both independently and as part of a team, maintaining daily interactions with colleagues and clients at all levels.
This opportunity offers exposure to some of the most prestigious and impactful work in the field-perfect for someone ready to take their career to the next level.
The Ideal Candidate
- Be a qualified Residential Development Solicitor with 2+ years PQE
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build lasting client relationships
- Show an eagerness to enhance your business development skills and expand your professional network
- Possess a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing complex caseloads
What's on Offer?
- Competitive Package: An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package to reflect your expertise.
- Exceptional Team: Work alongside some of the UK's leading lawyers in Construction and Engineering law.
- Varied Caseload: Enjoy a stimulating workload that offers autonomy and exposure to national and international projects.
- Professional Development: Thrive in a firm that invests in its people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where your career can flourish.
Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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