In brief
This role involves assisting fee earners with a variety of development-related legal transactions within a dedicated house building team. The work focuses on drafting agreements, managing land acquisitions and disposals, and supporting secured finance transactions while developing expertise in the planning system.
Best for
Newly qualified solicitors with an interest in property development law.
Non-negotiable
Some experience in development transactions is required.
What you need
Required
Drafting
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Due diligence
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial awareness
Strongly implied by the listing
Organisation
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Draft legal documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct due diligence
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage land transactions
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support finance transactions
Clearly stated in the job description.
Engage in business development
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Entry level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Property Development Solicitor - NQ”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Development Solicitor to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join my clients Development & House Building team. You will be assisting fee earners on transactional matters and working collaboratively on a variety of development related transactions. Role & Responsibilities: • Supporting fee earners with drafting option agreements, deeds, and contracts. • Undertaking due diligence and preparing reports. • Assisting with acquisitions and disposals of development land, plot sales, planning, and construction matters. • Supporting secured acquisition and development finance transactions. • Learning about and contributing to processes and documents for plot sales.• Training seminars and workshop programmes for employer clients. • Communicating with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions. • Developing knowledge of the planning system and its implications for development transactions. • Participating in business development activities and building relationships within the development community. • Identifying risks and concerns, and proposing practical and commercial solutions. Skills, Attributes & Experience: • Some experience and an interest in development transactions is required. • Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills. • Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to break down complex tasks into manageable components. • Enthusiasm to learn, ask questions, and share opinions. • A practical and commercial mindset, with resourcefulness and a strong work ethic. • You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients. • Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities Benefits: • Flexible/Hybrid working • Bring your dog to work • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday • Social committee events Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
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