Real Estate Senior Associate - Residential Development

Real Estate Senior Associate | Residential Development | London Are you a senior real estate lawyer looking to deepen your experience in residential development work? Do you want to join a highly regarded team within one of the UK's top real estate practices, advising major developers on landmark urban schemes? If so, this could be your ideal next move. We are working with a prestigious and highly respected law firm to find a talented Real Estate Senior Associate for their busy Developer Team. This role is perfect for a confident and commercially savvy lawyer with significant experience in complex urban development projects. Sitting within a broader Real Estate group that is central to the firm's success, the Developer Team advises some of the UK's largest and most active residential developers. You will be trusted with high-profile work and given immediate access to key clients, with the opportunity to play a visible and influential role on substantial development schemes. Key Responsibilities: - Site acquisitions: Acting on strategic land deals, conditional contracts, and options agreements. - Development disposals: Managing sales of completed units or entire developments. - Ongoing estate management: Advising on queries arising from the day-to-day operation of client portfolios. - Collaborative project work: Liaising with colleagues in tax, corporate, planning, construction and litigation to deliver a seamless service to clients. - Client contact: Engaging regularly with clients and their technical and management teams, building strong relationships and delivering commercially tailored legal advice. About You: - Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 5 years' PQE, ideally gained at a recognised City, national or specialist property firm. - Have a demonstrable track record in residential development work, including site acquisition and disposal. - Understand the complexities of large-scale urban regeneration projects. - Thrive in a collaborative environment, with excellent organisational and communication skills. - Are commercially minded, solution-oriented and keen to take on increasing responsibility. The Opportunity: You will be joining a high-performing and well-supported team, working alongside lawyers who are true specialists in their field. With 13 partners and over 20 additional fee-earners in the wider real estate group, there is a clear pathway for progression and an environment where senior associates are encouraged to build their profile and develop client relationships. The firm is proud of its inclusive and collegiate culture, offering a flexible approach to hybrid working and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. This is a role that offers not just high-quality work, but also long-term career potential in one of the most dynamic areas of the property market. If you're a real estate lawyer ready to take the next step in your career and work on some of the UK's most exciting private development projects, we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.