Strategic Land and Residential Development Lawyer

We are looking for a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join our Strategic Land and Residential Development Team within the Real Estate Group. The Real Estate Group at Lodders covers all aspects of property-related legal services and acts for a wide range of clients.

Our SLRD Team focuses on acquisitions and disposals for housebuilders, promoters and landowners advising on all aspects of those transactions from heads of terms through to plot sales. The role will focus on acting for housebuilders and promoters on their acquisitions and disposals.

Working closely with the heads of the SLRD Team you'll take a leading role in delivering an excellent service to our clients, with responsibility for a varied caseload and the opportunity to build trusted relationships with some of the firm's largest clients.

Running matters independently, with appropriate support where required, you'll bring a pragmatic and commercial approach to transactions while managing risk, priorities and deadlines effectively.

The role extends beyond your own client work, with opportunities to supervise and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to knowledge-sharing and improvements across the team, and support business development. With meaningful responsibility from the outset, you'll have the opportunity to lead transactions and projects while continuing to develop your own expertise and client relationships.

We are looking for:

• A fully qualified Senior Associate / Legal Director with 4+ years PQE
• Specialises in Strategic Land and Residential Development
• Has benefitted from great training
• Be comfortable building relationships both internally and externally
• Sound matter management and financial discipline, including accurate time recording and an understanding of WIP, billing and the importance of profitability and client expectations.
• A proactive approach to business development and profile-raising (for example, supporting pitches, producing content and attending events).
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, an attractive range of benefits and plenty of opportunities for learning. Alongside, high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, flexibility, a positive team culture and the chance to help shape the future of Lodders.

Lodders is an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm, putting client service and our people at the heart of everything we do. The people at Lodders work hard together to find excellent solutions for our clients in business, land, property and life.

Lodders is a Great Place to Work certified firm, recognised through independent employee feedback for our inclusive culture, supportive working environment, and focus on people as well as performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every individual is valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and beyond.

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