Residential Development Associate

Real Estate Associate - Residential Development (1+ PQE) | Top National Firm | Leicester/Hybrid BCL Legal is pleased to be working on an exciting new opportunity with a leading national law firm seeking to recruit a Residential Development Associate into its high-performing team based in Leicester. This position is ideal for a solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE or a newly qualified lawyer with strong paralegal experience in residential development, looking to progress their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. The Role This is a great opportunity to be part of a well-established and growing Residential Development team. The successful candidate will act for a range of national and regional housebuilders and developers. The team offers high-quality work, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to career development. Your responsibilities will include: · Assisting with a variety of residential development transactions, from straightforward site acquisitions to complex strategic land deals · Running your own matters, including smaller development acquisitions and disposals · Drafting and negotiating option agreements, promotion agreements, overage agreements, and related documentation · Conducting title reviews and managing due diligence · Providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to clients · Contributing to business development and building strong client relationships · Working from the Leicester office 2-3 days per week, with flexibility supported About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, or a newly qualified lawyer with substantial residential development experience gained pre-qualification. You'll be enthusiastic about working in this specialist field and keen to develop your skills further. You should have: · A minimum of one year's PQE, or demonstrable experience in residential development prior to qualification · A background in real estate transactions, ideally acting for developer clients · Strong drafting skills and commercial acumen · Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a team-oriented approach · A genuine interest in client development and relationship-building Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a national firm that truly values its people. You'll enjoy: · A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package · A hybrid working model that supports work/life balance · A friendly, inclusive team culture that promotes professional development · The chance to work with high-profile clients in the development sector · Structured training and real opportunities for progression If you're a motivated real estate solicitor looking to join a top-tier Residential Development team in Leicester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now To apply for this role or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.