Overview
In this role you will join a leading Residential team focused on high-value living-sector developments. You will support major clients and work with cross-functional teams to navigate complex contracts and development projects. You’ll influence client relationships, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a culture that values wellbeing and inclusion. This is a growth-focused position offering broad exposure to premier residential development work and a collaborative, flexible working environment.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- health and wellbeing initiatives
- hybrid working
- inclusive culture and DEI initiatives
- support for disability accommodations
- diversity and inclusion networks
Responsibilities
- Manage high-value residential development and investment project work
- Oversee contracts and agreements (conditional/unconditional contracts, option, promotion, development funding, turnkey, collaboration)
- Maintain and grow existing client relationships
- Lead and deliver results through team leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support transactions and approvals
- Contribute to business development and client service excellence
Key requirements
- Legal qualification with 6+ years post admission experience
- Experience of managing existing client relationships
- Evidence of managing people and delivering results
- High level of knowledge of the UK living sector
- Client management
- People leadership
- Communication
- UK living sector knowledge
- Experience with development contracts and related agreements
- Contract negotiation and drafting
Senior Residential Development Lawyer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Womble Bond Dickinson
As a leading corporate tax advisory firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, our team members benefit from direct mentorship by industry leaders and access to a wealth of resources aimed at enhancing their technical expertise. Located in vibrant cities like Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle, and Southampton, we offer flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported in their career journey.
