Senior Real Estate Development Solicitor

As part of our ambitious growth plan we are looking for a Senior Real Estate Development Solicitor (10 years plus PQE) to join our team.We are looking for a senior lawyer with a well established network, as this role will play an important part in growing the real estate development practice, supported by our Head of Commercial Property.Who we areHarper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to exit. We aspire to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The firm’s innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment.Harper James was founded in 2014 and continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This financial year, more than 120 people will support more than 2,500 businesses and our turnover will exceed £13m. We expect to double in size over the next 3 years.What we offerOur lawyers work on an employed and flexible basis, working remotely with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield.We work really hard to ensure our lawyers feel part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. The remote set up allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason. We want people to feel that they belong to an ambitious company and that their contribution towards our growth is recognised individually and as a team.What does the ideal candidate look likeThis opportunity is suited to a senior real estate development solicitor with wide ranging real estate experience across a range of commercial clients with a core background in development work including development agreements, acquisitions, disposals, options, conditional contracts, overage agreements, promotion agreements, experience in dealing with development risks relating to rights of light, telecoms, restrictions, easements, off-site easements, section agreements relating to planning, highway and drainage adoption . You may also have experience in engaging with lenders to procure development finance for your clients.A client following would be great but not essential as the successful candidate will be working closely with our Head of Commercial Property to support with the growth of the practice area. If you have a well established network that could be tapped into to generate new business, our team will support you with that.The bottom lineWork where and when you want.An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.A career opportunity for all levels of experience that meets your needs and that is capable of evolving as you evolve… whether that means intellectually stimulating work for interesting and grateful clients or building a team.Competitive salary and bonus, pension, holiday and healthcare.Full time or part time (minimum of 30 hours with flexibility).Ready to apply?We’d like to start the process by inviting you to an informal chat with our Head of Talent
Acquisition , Leah Horwood. Be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process.Please complete the application form using the link below.
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