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Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and hard working Development & House Building Team based in Reading. We are looking for a Property Development Solicitor to assist fee earners on transactional matters and work collaboratively with the team on a variety of development-related transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting fee earners with drafting option agreements, conditional contracts, transfers and other transactional documents.
  • Undertaking due diligence and preparing reports.
  • Assisting with acquisitions and disposals of development land, planning and construction matters.
  • Supporting secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
  • Learning about and contributing to processes and documents for plot sales.
  • Identifying risks and concerns and proposing practical and commercial solutions.
  • Communicating with team members, clients, and third parties involved in transactions.
  • Developing knowledge of the planning system and its implications for development transactions.
  • Participating in business development activities and building relationships within the development community.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Some experience and an interest in development transactions is required.
  • Strong drafting skills, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to break down complex tasks into manageable components.
  • Enthusiasm to learn, ask questions, and share opinions.
  • A practical and commercial mindset, with resourcefulness and a strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.
  • Flexible working is available; however, regular attendance at our Reading office (at least three days a week) is expected.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%
  • Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
  • Private medical cover for employee
  • Flexible Hybrid working
  • An additional days holiday for your birthday 
  • A weekly wellbeing hour 
  • 8 hour per annum charity work 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Bring your dog to work 
  • Social committee events
  • Season ticket travel loan
  • Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

  • 4 x Partners
  • 1 x Legal Director
  • 3 x Senior Associate Solicitors
  • 1 x Associate Solicitor
  • 1 x Solicitor
  • 1 x Consultant
  • 1 x Conveyancing Executive

Other information

Boyes Turner is a highly regarded law firm, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The expertise our teams have is vast, spanning both the corporate world and technology sector whilst also supporting private clients.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent working conditions, a forward-thinking and friendly team environment, and the flexibility of hybrid working.

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At Boyes Turner, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where talented individuals can thrive. We offer excellent career development opportunities, a friendly and inclusive culture, and the chance to work on high-quality legal matters.

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