Residential Development Solicitor

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm who are looking for a Residential Development Solicitor to join their team in Manchester.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise housebuilders, developers, landowners, and housing associations on all aspects of residential development projects.

• Manage acquisitions and disposals of development land, including conditional contracts, options, and overage agreements.

• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents such as development agreements, planning agreements (Section 106), infrastructure agreements, and easements.

• Support clients through the full development lifecycle, from site acquisition and planning to plot sales.

• Handle legal due diligence and title investigations for land purchases and disposals.

• Coordinate with planning, construction, and corporate teams to provide joined-up legal support on development schemes.

• Assist with setting up sites for residential sales, including drafting standard contract packs and managing plot sales.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing responsive, commercial, and solution-focused legal advice.

The successful candidate:

• 3 + years PQE with strong experience in residential development law.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.

• A proactive and client-focused approach.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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