At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm and work on exciting residential development projects.
- Company: Highly regarded UK law firm, ranked in the Legal 500.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, supportive culture, and early responsibility.
- Other info: Collaborate across teams and gain exposure to diverse clients.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile projects with leading developers.
- Qualifications: 2-4+ PQE in Commercial Real Estate and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Transactional Real Estate team within a Top 100 UK law firm, consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and recognised for its strength across regional and national markets. As an Associate, you'll play a key role in a market-leading Residential Development team, advising a broad client base including national housebuilders, developers, landowners and registered providers. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to high-quality, complex development work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting on residential development acquisitions and disposals
- Advising on affordable housing transactions for developers and registered providers
- Supporting on strategic land projects, including promotion agreements and option arrangements
- Handling a wide range of development matters such as:
- Overage agreements
- Conditional contracts
- Title due diligence
- Easements and tenancies
- Working closely with colleagues across planning, tax and other specialist teams
You’ll benefit from early responsibility, meaningful client exposure and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects.
Candidate Requirements
You will ideally have:
- 2-4+ PQE in Commercial Real Estate
- Experience in residential development, or a strong interest in specialising in this area
- A solid grounding in real estate transactions and development work
- Strong technical skills combined with commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
- A proactive approach with an interest in business development and client growth
Why Join?
- Be part of a Legal 500-ranked, UK Top 100 law firm with a strong reputation in real estate
- Join a high-performing, nationally recognised Residential Development team
- Work on complex, high-value projects for leading developers and landowners
- Benefit from a flexible, hybrid working model that supports work/life balance
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute and succeed
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices, gaining exposure to a broad client base and varied work
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines high-quality legal work with a genuinely modern, people-focused culture.
Locations
Real Estate Associate (Residential Development) - Exeter employer: Chadwick Nott
As a leading international law firm based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Associate Directors in Financial Services Regulation benefit from exposure to high-quality, complex international work, alongside opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that all employees are valued and empowered to thrive in their roles.
