Property Development Solicitor

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