At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm and work on exciting residential development projects.
- Company: Highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation in real estate.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, supportive culture, and early responsibility on high-profile projects.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts across various fields and enjoy a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic team while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 2-4+ PQE in Commercial Real Estate and a passion for residential development.
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.
Real Estate Associate (Residential Development) - Exeter in Devon employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
