Commercial Property Development Solicitor / Associate

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: Northamptonshire
Job Description:

Commercial Property Development Solicitor / Associate (NQ–4 PQE)

Northampton | Hybrid Working

Salary: £45,000-£60,000

Oculus Legal Group working with a highly reputable regional law firm who are looking to grow their partner-led Commercial Property Development team with the addition of a Solicitor / Associate (NQ–4 years PQE).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking team with a strong pipeline of high-quality development work, acting for developers, landowners and investors across a range of projects.

The Role:

You’ll be involved in a broad range of commercial property development matters, including:

  • Acquisitions and disposals of development land.
  • Option and promotion agreements.
  • Site assembly and strategic land transactions.
  • Overage and conditional contracts.
  • Supporting on larger, complex development projects.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to run your own matters while also working closely with experienced senior lawyers on more complex deals.

About You:

  • NQ – 4 years PQE (England & Wales).
  • Experience in commercial property, ideally with exposure to development work.
  • Strong technical ability with a commercial mindset.
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Keen to develop within a specialist Commercial Property Development team.

What’s on Offer:

  • Highly competitive salary with regular reviews.
  • Achievable bonus structure (10% of billed work once target is met).
  • 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off.
  • Office closed between Christmas and New Year.
  • Hybrid working with a sensible balance.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Enhanced pension contribution scheme with additional firm uplift via salary sacrifice.
  • Life assurance (2x annual salary).
  • Clear progression opportunities within a supportive, growing team.

If you’re looking to build your career within a respected Commercial Property Development team, this is a great opportunity to do so. Feel free to get ion touch:

  • kieran.moore@oculuslegalgroup.com

Posted: May 23rd, 2026