Residential Development Senior Associate
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Hampshire, Southampton
- Salary
- £75000 - £85000 per annum
- Closing date
- 27 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH56040
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Senior Executive
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Real Estate, Residential Property (incl plot sales)
Job Details

Residential Development Senior Associate | 8+ Years PQE | Top 100 Firm | Southampton
The Firm:
Join one of the UK's most prestigious Top 100 law firms, where a sector-focused, client-driven approach sets them apart in the competitive legal landscape. With a deep understanding across key industries, this firm provides expert, commercially astute legal advice that drives tangible outcomes.
Specialising in Real Estate, Social Housing, Construction, Renewable Energy, Sport, Agriculture, and Private Wealth Services, the firm is known for its unmatched expertise and impact. But what truly defines this firm is its people-first culture, earning consistent recognition for promoting flexibility and work-life balance. With a commitment to open communication at all levels, including regular feedback through surveys, social events, and ongoing professional development, the firm ensures its staff have the support and resources to thrive.
The Role:
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Associate with 8+ years PQE to join a top-tier team in Southampton. This is your chance to elevate your career with a firm that stands at the forefront of the residential development sector.
You will be joining a team renowned for its work on high-profile residential and mixed-use developments, particularly within the Living Sector. The firm boasts an impressive portfolio, working with housebuilders, registered providers of affordable housing, land promoters, and PRS investors/developers. Your work will be instrumental in shaping some of the country's most exciting and high-value developments.
With a series of recent high-profile panel appointments and new client acquisitions, the team is looking for a Senior Associate to manage a complex and diverse caseload. From handling multi-faceted transactions such as conditional and unconditional contracts, option agreements, development funding, and collaboration agreements, you will be at the forefront of pivotal deals and projects.
This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in housebuilding, build-to-rent, strategic land, and affordable housing, with a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking approaches.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Residential Development Senior Associate with 8+ years PQE
- In-depth knowledge of the UK Living Sector
- Proven leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and developing junior team members
What's on Offer:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- The opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected development lawyers in the industry
- Real autonomy from day one, with a diverse and challenging workload
- A supportive, dynamic environment where your contributions are recognised and valued
f you're ready to step into a role that will take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in one of the UK's leading development practices, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us to discuss the role in confidence.
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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