Property Development Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a senior residential development lawyer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. The role offers a national platform, hybrid work options, and strong client engagement. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of legal experience, proven expertise in the Living Sector, and a collaborative leadership style. The firm emphasizes growth, innovation, and employee support in a thriving work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Leadership development programmes

Strong client base

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-admission legal experience in residential development.
• Proven track record in building and sustaining a practice.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead major residential development projects.
• Drive growth within the residential development practice.
• Play a role in client relationship management.

Skills

Legal qualification

Strong expertise in Living Sector

Commercial awareness

Coaching and mentoring

Innovative mindset

Education

Legal qualification with at least 8 years' post admission experience

Job description

The Role

This is a senior leadership role with national reach. You will:

• Lead on major residential and residential-led mixed use development projects
• Work on high value conditional and unconditional contracts, option agreements, promotion agreements, funding arrangements, collaboration agreements and forward commitment structures
• Drive growth within the residential development practice and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the firm
• Play an active role in client relationship management and the development of new business
• Mentor, support and guide more junior team members, helping to shape the next generation of lawyers
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across offices and practice groups
• You will join a national team with strong panel appointments, major clients and consistent exposure to large scale development mandates.

About You

You will ideally bring:

• A legal qualification with at least 8 years\' post admission experience
• Strong expertise in the Living Sector, whether housebuilding, strategic land, build to rent or affordable housing
• A proven track record of building, developing and sustaining a practice in this area
• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of revenue prioritisation
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues
• An outward facing profile with credibility in the residential development market
• A commitment to innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement

The Firm

You will be joining a national firm with a strong and collaborative culture. The business places real emphasis on supporting its people, investing in development and encouraging progression at all levels. The real estate division is well known for its quality of work, modern approach and ability to deliver at scale.

The firm has dedicated support teams across business development, sector strategy, learning and development, technology and innovation, providing you with the tools to build and grow a successful practice.

What's on Offer?

• National platform with a significant Living Sector presence
• Hybrid working and flexibility across several office locations
• A supportive partnership culture that values collaboration and long-term growth
• Leadership development programmes for partners
• Strong client base and access to major residential development work
• Excellent remuneration and benefits

If you are an established residential development lawyer looking for a national platform and the opportunity to lead, build and grow a high-profile practice, we would be pleased to speak with you.