Senior Associate - Strategic Land Development

Home Based with occasional travel to the office (Warwickshire).

Excellent Salary & Benefits. Flexible working and Fantastic culture.

My client, a leading regional Legal practice, are looking to recruit a Senior Associate (ideally 5-10 years PQE) to join their growing Development team, focusing on Strategic Land Development. The firm generates significant opportunities from regional and national land owners/Property Developers and to enable growth, require an experienced solicitor with a strong background in Strategic Land Development (Option and/or Promotion agreements) and an established reputation in this field, who will bring a reputation with them and ideally connections with Agencies. This represents a great opportunity to grow a practice/business in Strategic Land Development in any UK location.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met;
• Assisting Partners on complex and high value matters;
• Ensuring the retention of good clients through appropriate client management and service delivery;
• Ensuring all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced, with good financial management;
• Ensuring clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money";
• Contributing to the development of the team business plan and take ownership for the delivery of assigned activities;
• Developing relationship with peer group across the firm;
• Supporting business development/marketing and attending conferences;
• Managing direct reports as the team continues to grow.

Person Specification:

• Have proven technical experience in Strategic Land Development.
• Have experience of Court processes and procedures and related case management;
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic, have a flexible approach and be able to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team;
• Work with colleagues across the firm;
• Ensure that the client is at the heart of all activities which generates valued service outcome in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner at all levels;
• Have strong commercial acumen and aspirations to grow and succeed with the firm.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, hybrid working, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.