TSR Legal are delighted to be recruiting for a reputable and longstanding law firm to recruit into our client's Property team.

Location: Chippenham

Responsibilities: As a Land and Development Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in handling development land transactions from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing site acquisitions with planning permission, covering all aspects from initial instructions to legal completion.

Overseeing affordable housing disposal, infrastructure agreements, and general site setup as needed.

Assisting and supervising Plot Sales Conveyancers on technical matters.

Leading and handling a diverse caseload, including Option Agreements, Promotion Agreements, Strategic Land assembly, Conditional Sale Agreements, unconditional sales and purchases, Planning Agreements, Affordable Housing disposals, Infrastructure Agreements, and more.

Key Duties:

Collaborating with a dynamic team led by Andrew Given, the Head of Team, and other specialists, maintaining a supportive environment without micromanagement.

Working within a collaborative and engaging team environment, fostering a healthy work–life balance while encouraging ambition and excellence.

Work Highlights: Our client's recent accomplishments include:

Expansion with Redcliffe Homes and Crest Nicholson securing outline planning for 1000 units.

Completion of a conditional sale agreement for the acquisition of a 45–unit site in South Wiltshire.

Complex land assembly for a site in Bath, representing the landowners.

Promotion of a site for 200+ units in East Wiltshire.

Acquisition and development of bespoke sites in South Bristol (8 and 18 units respectively) for a Bristol–based Housebuilder.

Purchase of a 36–unit site in Gloucestershire and an Option Agreement (since exercised) over the seller's retained land.

Acquisition of a 44–unit development in Wiltshire with collaboration agreements for the seller's retained land.

Purchase of a scheme in Oxfordshire with outline consent for 300 units and a mixed–use commercial development.

The Team: Due to expansion, we are recruiting two lawyers to join the thriving team. Our client represents a significant number of private Housebuilders, Land Promoters, and Landowners on a diverse range of high–value housebuilding projects.

The Department: The Land and Development team is part of the Housebuilding and Land Development Sector, providing high–quality legal services to Housebuilders, Developers, and Landowners throughout the West Country and beyond. Their success has led them to relocate to new office premises on the outskirts of Chippenham in 2020, facilitating further growth.

Your Experience & Qualifications: We are seeking individuals who possess:

The ability to work within and contribute to a niche team.

Dedication and professionalism in the practice area, with specific experience in the housebuilding sector.

Ambition, drive, and a strong desire to excel in the legal field.

What We Offer: In return for your commitment and skills, we offer:

Competitive, market–rate salary.

Opportunities for career development and further training.

Involvement in high–caliber and varied projects.

Hybrid working arrangements based on experience.

A collaborative and engaging work environment.

How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Land and Development Lawyer seeking an opportunity to grow with a reputable firm, please submit your CV. You can contact Ella Watts at TSR Legal or apply below.