Residential Development Associate

Residential Development Associate 3-6 PQE - Leeds A leading national firm is looking for a Residential Development Associate to join their specialist team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to join a team that are highly regarded nationally for their expertise in residential development and urban regeneration work. This is an award-winning firm with an positive and supportive culture where if the business does well, so do their people. It is a rewarding a well as exciting place to work, which is reflected in their low staff turnover. They are widely regarded as a leading national practice across all disciplines, with the residential development team ranking highly in all the Legal 500. The Role As a part of this successful team, you will have the opportunity to: - Act for a stellar client base including regional and national housebuilder clients - Act for property developers on regeneration schemes including JVs and RPs and/or public sector bodies - Act for housebuilder clients on large scale disposals and the bulk sale of units - Draft and negotiate immediate land acquisition deals, strategic option agreements and promotion agreements as well as any ancillary documentation such as transfers, overage deeds, funding agreements etc - Supervise junior team members This is a fantastic opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced and highly regarded residential development Partners on a wide range of high quality work. Candidate requirements: - Qualified Solicitor with around 3-6 years PQE - Desire to build and grow a network of clients within professional services - The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment - The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times - Residential experience is helpful, but not essential for a candidate with a solid background in commercial Real Estate - Willing to participate in the firm's business development initiatives - Personable, self-motivated and confident On offer is a competitive salary from around £60k upwards to commensurate with experience, as well as an annual bonus based on performance. There is also a comprehensive benefits package tailored to you. This is a hybrid working opportunity, with 2/3 days in the office per week, however they are open to discussion around flexible working. If you're interested in this role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.