Full job descriptionResidential Development Solicitor
Location: Leeds
Salary:From £70,000+

CRA Consulting is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading commercial law firms in the search for an ambitious Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised Residential Development team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside some of the country’s most respected lawyers in the sector, advising an impressive portfolio of national housebuilders, developers, institutional landowners and public sector organisations on high-profile residential development and regeneration projects.
Whether you’re an established Senior Associate or an ambitious Associate looking to take the next step, this role offers outstanding career progression, exposure to market-leading work and first-class mentoring within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role
You will advise on a broad range of residential development matters, including:
*Land acquisitions for national and regional housebuilders
*Strategic option and promotion agreements
*Development funding arrangements
*Transfers, overage agreements and ancillary development documentation
*Brownfield regeneration and mixed-use developments
*Joint venture projects involving registered providers and public sector organisations
*Affordable housing disposals and bulk sales to PRS and Build-to-Rent investors
*Supporting and supervising junior lawyers within the team
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships
*Participating in business development initiatives, networking events and client training programmes

The team acts on developments ranging from local housing schemes through to major urban regeneration projects involving thousands of homes and multi-billion-pound investment values.

About You
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with approximately 4+ years’ PQE, ideally with experience in Residential Development, Real Estate or Commercial Property.

You’ll demonstrate:
*Strong technical ability in commercial property or residential development matters
*A genuine interest in building a long-term career within this specialist area
*Excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills
*The ability to manage complex transactions with confidence
*A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor junior colleagues
*Strong communication and organisational skills
*A proactive, ambitious and solutions-focused mindset

Candidates with a strong Commercial Real Estate background looking to specialise further in Residential Development are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*High-quality, nationally significant work
*Structured career progression within a growing national team
*Comprehensive technical and leadership training
*Private healthcare and enhanced pension
*Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Critical illness cover
*Season ticket loans
*Retail discounts and lifestyle benefits
*A genuinely supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected Residential Development teams, working on landmark projects alongside recognised experts in the field. You’ll benefit from exceptional mentoring, genuine progression opportunities and exposure to some of the most significant development work in the country, all within a firm that places real emphasis on collaboration, flexibility and long-term career development.

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