Residential Development Manager – Plot Sales & New Homes Purchases | Senior Solicitor |Salary £70 ++ DOE Thames Valley| Regional Chambers-Ranked Firm | Hybrid

An excellent senior opportunity has arisen with one of the region’s most respected firms, recognised in Chambers for its work with high-net-worth clients and holding a market-leading position in its location.

With a well-established reputation in the Residential Development and new homes sector, the firm is now seeking a senior solicitor to step into a key leadership role, taking ownership of its specialist offering and playing a pivotal part in managing and driving future growth.

The Role

In this role you will:

• Lead on the sale of new homes for developer clients, including site set-up and supervision of the plot sales process
• Act for purchasers of new homes, managing site appraisals, enquiries, and conveyancing transactions
• Oversee and mentor a team of solicitors, conveyancers, and paralegals in a busy and collaborative environment
• Build and strengthen relationships with developer clients, panel appointments, and other stakeholders
• Drive business development initiatives and play an active role in shaping the growth of the team

About You

You will bring strong leadership and technical expertise, with a proven track record in both plot sales and new homes purchases. The firm is looking for someone who can also offer:

• 5+ years’ experience in residential development, ideally covering both plot sales and acting for purchasers
• Technical expertise in site setup, infrastructure arrangements, Land Registry, and lender requirements
• Experience managing preferred solicitor panels and working within industry protocols (such as CQS and consumer codes)
• Proven supervisory skills, with the ability to handle high-volume work accurately and efficiently
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• A proactive outlook, with an interest in business development and process improvement

Benefits & Culture

This firm offers an engaging and supportive working environment, with benefits including:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the ability to buy extra days) plus birthday leave
• Flexible hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Private Medical Insurance & Life Assurance (5 x salary)
• Pension with employer match
• Wellbeing initiatives, shopping discounts & Medicash
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loan
• The option to bring your dog to work
• Fee-earner bonus scheme eligibility
• Regular social events and charity leave allowance

This is a senior-level role offering the opportunity to shape a growing practice, lead a talented team, and make a tangible impact within a progressive and collaborative regional firm.

If your experience is highly suitable for this role and you would like a confidential discussion, please contact me as follows:

Jo Cokayne at jo@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9236 (office hours) or 07925 104795 (out of office hours).

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