Solicitor / Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) | Residential Development & Strategic Land

Job description

Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 days in office) | Bristol, Milton Keynes or Leicester also considered

We're looking for two talented Solicitors or Associates (3-8 PQE) to join our growing Residential Development team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile strategic land and residential development projects, advising national and regional housebuilders, landowners, funders and land promoters on complex transactions across the full development lifecycle.

Why Join Us?

✅ High-quality strategic land and development work

✅ Exposure to major developments, including schemes of up to 8,500 units

✅ Direct access to experienced Partners and senior lawyers

✅ Strong client exposure and responsibility

✅ Genuine career development opportunities within a growing team

✅ Flexible, hybrid working and a collaborative culture

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising on strategic land matters, including promotion and option agreements
• Managing site acquisitions and disposals
• Supporting large-scale residential development projects
• Building strong client relationships and providing commercial advice
• Contributing to business development activity within the team

What We're Looking For

• 3-8 years' PQE within a Real Estate team
• Strong Residential Development experience
• Experience acting for housebuilders on acquisitions and development transactions
• Strategic Land experience, including promotion and option agreements
• Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
• Commercial and client-focused approach

About the Team

Our Residential Development team acts for some of the UK's leading housebuilders and development clients. Following significant recent investment and growth, we're continuing to build momentum through new client wins, strong panel appointments and an exciting pipeline of future work.

Interested in finding out more? We'd love to hear from you.

Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found

here

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

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