Residential Development Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Sevenoaks, Kent
  • £60,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Residential Development Solicitor/Associate | Leading Regional Firm | Sevenoaks, KentAre you a skilled Commercial Property Solicitor with a focus on Residential Development, looking to take the next step in your career?This is a standout opportunity to join one of the UK's Top 100 law firms, a leading regional practice with a stellar reputation for high-quality work, exceptional culture, and market-leading employee benefits.Why Join This Firm?
  • National Reputation - With Legal 500 rankings across multiple disciplines, this firm has built specialist teams that continue to enhance its national standing.
  • Progressive Culture - Forward-thinking, inclusive, and dynamic. Many of the current Partners trained and progressed through the firm.
  • City-Calibre Work, Regional Lifestyle - A first-choice destination for lawyers relocating from City, US, and International firms in search of quality work without the long hours or commute.
The OpportunityThey are seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor (3+ PQE) with proven experience in Residential Development to join their Legal 500-recognised team based in Sevenoaks, Kent.You'll be advising an impressive and varied client base, from local developers to national housebuilders, housing associations, landowners, promoters, and local authorities. Projects range from small-scale sites to major developments of up to 4,000 homes, many of which span several years, offering a unique opportunity to form long-term client relationships and see the full lifecycle of your work.You'll play a central role in both legal delivery and business development, contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.What You'll Bring:
  • 3+ years' PQE as a Commercial Property Solicitor (Residential Development experience essential)
  • A genuine interest in residential development work and a desire to specialise in this area
  • Strong client-facing skills and a commercial mindset
  • A consistent track record of solid billing and client development
  • Ambition to progress within a supportive and well-structured team
What's on Offer?
  • Above-market salary, tailored to your experience
  • Best-in-class benefits package in the region
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A clear path for career progression
  • Ongoing professional development and high-quality mentoring
This is a rare chance to join an award-winning Property team at a firm that combines City-quality work with the culture and lifestyle of a regional practice.Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Residential Development SolicitorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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