Senior Real Estate Development Lawyer

  • Published on 06/29/2026
  • London (GLA)
  • To be defined

Description:

Our client is looking for a senior Real Estate Development lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project.

You’ll need to be hands-on, motivated, self-sufficient and able to take ownership of workstreams. The team needs someone who can get into the detail, manage a high volume of work and work well in a project-led environment

Responsibilities:

Advise on development agreements, ownership issues, access and rights affecting buildings or adjacent land Review, draft and negotiation development and property-related documentation Work closely with legal, technical and project teams to resolve site specific issues

Required experience:

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales A minimum of 8+ years’ PQE Strong real estate development experience gained either in Private Practice or In-house Experience with development agreements, ownership issues, access rights and rights affecting buildings or adjacent land Background supporting complex development, regeneration or remediation projects Practical, hands-on approach

Office working:

Hybrid working, with four days per week onsite in North London

Start date:

ASAP, with early July preferred. Candidates on up to two months’ notice will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package:

Competitive day rate or FTC equivalent They will consider candidates on both a day-rate consultancy or fixed-term contract basis. The expected duration is to months.