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Residential Development Associate SolicitorHawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions • Guildford, England, UK
Residential Development Associate Solicitor

Residential Development Associate Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions • Guildford, England, UK
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Residential Development Associate

Location: Guildford

Salary: 60000 to 75000

Experience: 3 to 5 years PQE

If you are a development solicitor who enjoys land-led work complex deals and working with high-calibre housebuilder clients this is a strong opportunity to join a busy Guildford team with genuine long-term progression.

Our client is looking to appoint an Associate into their Residential Development team focusing on land acquisition work for national and regional housebuilders and developers. You will be supported by a wider specialist group but your day-to-day focus will be on the land side of residential development with plenty of exposure to high-value strategic transactions.

The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted role with a varied mix of work including:

  • Complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales
  • Development and collaboration agreements between developers
  • Strategic options and conditional contracts
  • Funding arrangements
  • Disposals of serviced parcels
  • Urban regeneration projects

You will be joining a large well-resourced residential development group with specialist support across related areas giving you the platform to focus on land acquisition work and develop depth in this space.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Running residential development and land acquisition matters from instruction through to completion
  • Drafting reviewing and negotiating development documentation including options conditional contracts and collaboration agreements
  • Advising clients on risk strategy and deal structure keeping matters commercially focused and moving forward
  • Working closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and specialist teams to deliver a joined-up service
  • Building strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice
  • Supporting business development through excellent service repeat instructions and relationship building

What Were Looking For

  • A qualified Solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE in residential development commercial development or land acquisition work
  • Experience working with housebuilder clients is helpful but not essential
  • Strong drafting skills and confidence handling complex document-heavy transactions
  • A commercial mindset and practical approach to problem solving
  • Strong client care and the ability to build trust with stakeholders
  • A genuine interest in specialising further in residential development and land acquisition

Whats On Offer

  • Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Strong learning and development support including structured training and access to wider learning platforms
  • Comprehensive benefits package including the option to buy additional annual leave
  • Additional benefits available through retail discounts and wellbeing resources
  • Clear long-term progression with a strong track record of developing specialists into senior roles

Working Arrangements

Guildford-based role with hybrid working available. Flexible working patterns are supported.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.


Required Experience:

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