Real Estate Associate (Residential Development) – Exeter

Overview

In this role you join a market-leading Residential Development team within a Top 100 UK law firm to advise a broad client base on complex development work. You will handle acquisitions, disposals and strategic land projects, while collaborating with planning and tax specialists to deliver high-value outcomes. The position offers early responsibility, client exposure and involvement in high-profile projects within a supportive, flexible culture. You will contribute to growth through proactive business development and cross-office collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible, hybrid working model
• supportive, inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Acting on residential development acquisitions and disposals
• Advising on affordable housing transactions for developers and registered providers
• Supporting strategic land projects, including promotion agreements and option arrangements
• Handling development matters such as overage agreements, conditional contracts, title due diligence, easements and tenancies
• Collaborating with planning, tax and other specialist teams
• Providing early responsibility and meaningful client exposure on high-profile projects

Key requirements

• 2-4+ PQE in Commercial Real Estate
• Experience in residential development or strong interest in specializing in this area
• Solid grounding in real estate transactions and development work
• Strong technical skills with commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusted relationships
• Proactive approach with interest in business development and client growth

• Excellent communication skills
• Relationship-building
• Proactivity
• Real estate transactions
• Residential development know-how
• Title due diligence

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