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    Real Estate Development Associate /Senior Associate (Housebuilding Focus) - Manchester

    Are you a talented real estate lawyer ready to step up into a strategic role advising on major housebuilding and residential development transactions?

    This leading UK law firm with a national real estate practice, seeks to recruit real estate associates and senior associates (residential development / housebuilding) to join their dynamic team.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a breadth of high-profile land acquisition, development and structuring matters for household name national and regional housebuilders.

    About the Role

    Working within the firm’s specialist housebuilding team, under the leadership of recognised experts, you’ll support clients throughout the lifecycle of residential and mixed-use projects, from strategic land acquisition and planning through to conditional acquisitions and disposals. You’ll be part of a nationally integrated team recognised for its deep sector expertise and practical, commercial approach.

    Location

    These roles can be based in a number the firm’s regional UK offices, reflecting the national scope of the practice and its clients. Key locations include:

    • Birmingham — core Midlands base with plenty of client demand
    • Manchester — strategic northern centre with established offering
    • Leeds — on of the firm’s key northern real estate team location
    • Edinburgh — key office within the national network

    What You’ll Do

    • Advise national and regional housebuilders on strategic land and development acquisitions
    • Support conditional and negotiated deals across residential projects
    • Collaborate with senior colleagues on complex structures and client-facing strategy
    • Contribute to relationship development and sector growth

    Why Join?

    You’ll work with a nationally recognised team, supported by a culture that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. You’ll have a real opportunity to advance your career by working on meaningful projects that shape housing delivery across the UK

    Find Out More

    Contact Jon Kennedy in confidence via jon.kennedy@ardentrcruit.com or 07376 288 737

    2023

    Manchester

    1040

     

    2023

    Manchester

    1040

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