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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Property Development Solicitor with 5+ Years PQE to join my clients team in their Reading, Berkshire offices on a hybrid basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my clients Development & House Building team. You will be supporting the partners on transactional matters along with managing your own caseload with support as needed.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Drafting option agreements, deeds, and contracts.
• Undertaking due diligence and providing detailed reporting.
• Managing a caseload of development transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of development land, plot sales, planning, and construction matters.
• Handling secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
• Contributing to processes and documents required for plot sales.
• Identifying concerns and risks, and providing practical and commercial solutions.
• Communicating effectively with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions.
• Gaining an understanding of the planning system and its impact on development transactions.
• Participating in business development activities and cultivating relationships within the development community.

Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• Relevant development experience is essential.
• A proven track record of working autonomously on complex transactions, with partner assistance available as required.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with clients and referrers in the development sector
• Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented with an ability to approach complex problems methodically.
• Practical and commercial thinking, with resourcefulness and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.

Benefits:

• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Bring your dog to work
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday
• Social committee events

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful