Residential Development Solicitor

Company: GMP Worldwide
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Overview

Hybrid Working Available. GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected and expanding legal practice in the recruitment of a Residential Development Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional with 5+ years PQE looking to work on high-quality residential development matters within a well-established and forward-thinking firm.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of a busy and supportive department, working closely with developers, landowners and investors across a broad range of residential development transactions.

The Role

You will be responsible for advising clients on a wide range of residential development matters including:

  • Option agreements
  • Conditional contracts
  • Promotion agreements
  • Supporting developers and landowners through transactions
  • Negotiating and drafting complex legal documentation
  • Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion

The Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
  • 5+ years PQE within Residential Development
  • Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Able to manage a varied caseload independently
  • Motivated, professional and commercially minded

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary package of £60,000+ DOE
  • Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
  • High-quality work and established client base
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive firm offering quality work, autonomy and the chance to become an integral part of a growing team.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please click Apply.

GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026