Job description
Commercial Development Solicitor
Brighton ( East Sussex ) - Hybrid
A Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE and demonstrable experience in development work, including:
- Promotion Agreements
- Option Agreements
- Section 106 Agreements
- Overage and pre‑emption arrangements
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of commercial property and development matters, including acquisitions, refinances, leases and development agreements
- Provide high‑quality commercial advice across planning, construction, financing and development issues
- Draft and negotiate leases, sale and purchase agreements, overage agreements, promotion agreements, pre‑emption agreements and development contracts
- Build strong relationships with clients, agents, developers and external partners
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of commercial property law, planning frameworks and market trends
- Work independently on your caseload while supporting senior team members on complex matters
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor (minimum 1 year PQE)
- A positive, proactive and collaborative approach
- Genuine enthusiasm for personal development and embracing change, including the use of AI within legal services
- Strong drafting, negotiation and communication abilities
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters
- Commercially minded with a solutions‑focused approach
This opportunity offers exposure to high‑quality work alongside recognised leaders in the field, supported by a culture that encourages growth, development and technical excellence.
Benefits
My client offers a compelling blend of work–life balance, wellbeing support and career development, including:
- Competitive salary and performance‑based rewards
- Generous annual leave
- Private medical cover
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Hybrid working
- Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm working hours
How to Apply:
- Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link.
- Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Brighton
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 10-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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