Residential Development Solicitor

  • Austen Lloyd Ltd.
  • Birmingham, Staffordshire
  • Feb 13, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SOLICITOR - BIRMINGHAM

Residential Development Solicitor (2+ PQE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Residential Development Solicitor to join a growing and ambitious team based in Birmingham, as the firm continues to expand its residential development capability.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of residential development matters, acting for housebuilders, developers and landowners on transactions throughout the development lifecycle.

Work will include site acquisitions, options and promotion agreements, planning and infrastructure agreements, and plot sales, offering exposure to high-quality, commercially focused development work.

This is a key role within a progressive firm that offers genuine long-term career prospects for a solicitor who is commercially minded, technically strong and keen to build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to developers and landowners.
  • Handle residential development matters from instruction to completion.
  • Advise on site acquisitions, disposals, options, promotions and planning agreements.
  • Support plot sales and liaise with internal teams as required.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, agents and other professional advisers.
  • Manage matters efficiently with strong attention to detail and financial awareness.
  • Collaborate effectively within the wider property team.
  • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the department.
  • Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of residential development law.
The Candidate

We welcome applications from qualified solicitors with 2+ years' PQE, although PQE is a guide only. You will have experience acting for housebuilders, developers or landowners and be confident managing your own caseload with appropriate support.

Reference: CC61402 - Residential Development Solicitor