Development Solicitor

Senior Associate / Managing Associate / Legal Director - Real Estate Development

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Senior Real Estate Development Lawyer - Private Practice

A leading UK law firm is expanding its Real Estate Development & Living Sector team and is seeking a high calibre Senior Associate, Managing Associate, or Legal Director to join its nationally recognised Real Estate practice based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Development Solicitor to work on high profile residential and commercial development projects, advising some of the UK's most prominent developers, investors, land promoters, and estates.

The Role

The successful candidate will take a senior position within a well established development team, handling a broad range of real estate development and investment matters, including:

• Residential and commercial development projects
• Strategic land transactions
• Options and promotion agreements
• Collaboration and joint venture agreements
• Single Family Housing (SFH)
• Build to Rent (BTR) schemes
• Affordable housing projects
• Investment and regeneration matters

You will work closely with colleagues across planning, construction, corporate and finance teams, providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice throughout the lifecycle of complex development schemes.

This role offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to actively influence the continued growth of the firm's Real Estate Development offering.

About the Firm

The firm is a leading UK law firm with a strong national reputation for its Real Estate and Development expertise. Its Development & Living Sector team advises on some of the most significant projects in the market, combining technical excellence with a modern, collaborative working culture.

The firm is known for being people centred, inclusive and forward thinking, with a strong commitment to flexible working, innovation and long term career development.

What's on Offer?

• Senior appointment at Senior Associate, Managing Associate, or Legal Director level
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on level and experience)
• Hybrid / flexible working
• High quality, complex development work
• Real opportunity to influence strategy, growth and client relationships
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in real estate development law
• Proven track record handling development focused transactions
• Strong commercial awareness and client handling skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational ability
• Interest in business development, team growth and legal technology
• Supportive, collaborative approach with leadership potential

Why Apply?

• Join a top tier Real Estate Development team
• Work on market leading development projects
• Choose a seniority level aligned with your experience and career goals
• Be part of a purpose driven, modern law firm with genuine long term opportunities