Residential Development Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor / Legal Executive (Residential Development) – Manchester – 3-5 PQE – Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading full-service commercial law firm with a strong regional reputation is looking to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive into its residential development team. The role is based in the firm's Manchester city centre office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious residential property lawyer in Manchester to work on high-volume plot sales and site assembly for housebuilders, SME developers, property traders and investors across the North West and nationally.

Offering genuine autonomy, paralegal support on transactions and real involvement in client relationships and business development, this role is ideal for a Residential Development Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for quality development work and a clear path to progression.

The Role

Plot sales / residential development

• Site assembly work, including drafting the legal documentation pack
• Managing plot sale transactions with the support of a paralegal team
• Working to developer timescales and ensuring deadlines are met
• Advising developers on refinance matters

General residential property

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Refinance matters
• Buy-to-let and property investment work

Client and team

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Acting as a key point of contact for important clients
• Supporting business development and networking activity
• Contributing to the continued growth of the team

The Candidate

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with approximately 3-5 years' PQE
• Experience of residential development, unit sales or new build sales is essential
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge across freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and refinance
• Commercial property drafting experience would be advantageous
• Supervisory or management experience is desirable
• Familiarity with estate documentation and legal packs
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to developer deadlines
• Commercially minded, with an interest in business development and networking

Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full-service commercial firm with a strong regional reputation
• High-quality development work for housebuilders, SME developers, investors and property traders
• Paralegal support on plot sales transactions
• Genuine client contact and ownership of key relationships
• Business development and networking exposure
• Modern Manchester city centre office
• Supportive team environment with scope for progression and supervisory responsibility

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Sam Disley-Joyson, Recruitment Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07949 315621

Email: sam.disley-joyson@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2026

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