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Senior Associate - Residential Development


Company : Gleeson Recruitment Group


Location : west midlands, midlands


Created : 2025-09-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Associate - Residential Development Location: BirminghamSalary: Very competitive DOEHybrid Working: 3 day office / 2 days remote Are you a driven real estate lawyer looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading Residential Development team, working with some of the biggest names in the UK house building sector. The RoleThis is a varied and high-profile role within a specialist development team. You will have the chance to work on complex, large-scale transactions and strategic projects across England and Wales. Matters will include:Land acquisitions for national and regional house buildersCollaboration agreements between developersDisposals of serviced parcels to housing associations and other developersStructuring and advising on funding arrangementsStrategic land and option agreementsUrban regeneration projects The PersonWe are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) with a strong background in real estate. Experience acting for housebuilders would be highly advantageous, but we are also keen to hear from commercial development lawyers who are motivated to specialise in residential development. Key qualities we're looking for include: A genuine passion for land acquisition and development workStrong technical ability and commercial awarenessExcellent client relationship skillsAmbition to grow and progress - the team has a strong track record of promoting talented lawyers to partnershipAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.