At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on high-value residential development projects and manage transactions from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading international law firm with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in landmark projects while building a long-term legal career.
- Qualifications: 2-6 years PQE in residential development or commercial property.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
Job ID: JN-072026-7056902Posted: 2026-07-07Location: Leeds, England, GBSalary: 65000 - 80000/year
- Type: Full-time
- Company: Michael Page
- Contact: Mike Smith Job function: Legal
- Subsector: Property / Construction - Private Practice
- Sector: Business Services
Where: Leeds Contract type: Permanent Consultant name: Mike Smith Join a market leading residential development team Work on landmark, high value development projects About Our Client Our client is a leading international law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex legal advice to national and global organisations across a wide range of sectors.
Employees benefit from career progression, flexible and hybrid working, excellent well being support and access to high quality learning and development programmes, making it an outstanding place to build a long term legal career.
Job Description The Development Solicitor will be: Advising major national and regional house builders, landowners and affordable housing providers.
Managing a broad range of residential development transactions from instruction through to completion.
Drafting and negotiating conditional contracts, transfers and option agreements.
Advising clients on rights of pre emption, collaboration agreements and development agreements.
Supporting high value residential development and investment projects.
Building and maintaining strong long term client relationships.
Assisting senior colleagues on complex and strategically important matters.
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and wider team members.
Delivering commercially focused legal advice to an exceptional client base.
Contributing to the continued growth and success of the residential development team.
The Successful Applicant The Development Solicitor should be: A solicitor with approximately 2 to 6 years PQE.
Experienced in residential development, commercial property or real estate work.
Confident managing transactions with appropriate supervision.
Skilled at drafting and negotiating complex property documentation.
Commercially aware with strong client relationship management skills.
A proactive team player with excellent communication skills.
Keen to develop a long term career within a leading international law firm.
Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
What's on Offer Salary ranging from 65,000 to 80,000 per annum, depending on experience.25 days of holiday leave to support work-life balance.
Generous pension scheme to secure your future.
Performance-based bonus to reward your contributions.
Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility in your schedule.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits for your well-being.
Development Solicitor employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
