Senior Residential Development Lawyer – Bristol (6+ PQE)

Overview

Senior Residential Development Lawyer in Bristol joining a leading national Living Sector team. You will advise on high‑value residential development matters and contribute to major schemes for housebuilders, developers and investors. The role offers exposure to strategic land, build‑to‑rent and mixed‑use projects within a collaborative national team. You drive high‑quality drafting, client relationship management and delivery across complex contracts and development agreements. This is a chance to shape significant UK residential projects within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Mindful Business Charter for wellbeing
• Strong DEI initiatives and networks
• Accessible recruitment process with adjustments
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Open, supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value, complex residential development matters
• Draft and negotiate contracts/transfers, option, development funding and collaboration agreements
• Manage residential-led mixed-use development projects
• Support strategic land, build-to-rent and affordable housing initiatives
• Maintain exceptional client exposure and contribute to national panel appointments
• Collaborate within a national team to deliver results on major schemes

Key requirements

• 6+ years’ PQE in residential development or Living Sector
• Strong client relationship management
• Experience in managing people and delivering results
• High level of technical knowledge of the UK Living Sector
• Excellent drafting, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a national team

• relationship management
• communication
• collaboration
• UK Living Sector knowledge
• contract drafting and negotiations
• development agreements

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