Commercial Property; Residential Development lawyers – 5 & 6 PQE

Commercial law firm in Southampton seeks two Commercial Property (Residential Development) lawyers – one of 2 to 5 and the other of 6 or more years’ PQE. The team advises an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally.

The national house builder team is seeking two Associates to work with various clients as they help deliver the Government’s ambitious new housing targets. They will, as part of an experienced team of specialist lawyers, work with FTSE-listed household names as well as other national and regional developers. They will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and commercial awareness in a role that will require constant client engagement and relationship management, as they work with colleagues to help clients acquire land for both immediate and strategic development.

The successful candidates will ideally have some experience of working with developers, ideally house builders, in acquiring sites for development; will be quick to learn and have excellent attention to detail; will work collaboratively with colleagues; and will enthusiastically participate in helping the team nurture and grow its client relationships through day-to-day engagement with clients and representing the firm at events and in business development initiatives.