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Posted 21 July, 2026

Residential Development Fee Earner

Reed
Farnborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Residential Development Fee Earner (Real Estate)

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  • Location: Farnborough
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  • Job Type: Full-time
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  • Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 (DOE) Plus generous fee earner bonus
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Join our esteemed Real Estate team, renowned for its expertise in residential development and listed in Tier 3 of the Legal 500. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our thriving Development team. This role offers the opportunity to support our developer clients through the full lifecycle of development projects.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Advise on strategic site acquisitions and disposals.
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  • Handle conditional contracts, options, and promotion agreements.
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  • Manage planning and Section 106 agreements.
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  • Oversee infrastructure and utility arrangements.
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  • Conduct plot sales and ongoing site disposals.
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  • Work alongside highly experienced Partners, contributing to complex transactions and client interactions.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Qualified Solicitor, FILEX, or CILEX with at least 2 years PQE in real estate, specifically in residential development.
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  • Proven experience managing complex real estate transactions.
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  • Strong knowledge of property development processes including land acquisition, planning, and sales.
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  • Excellent client care and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
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  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
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  • Proficiency with legal case management systems is desirable.
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Benefits:

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  • Generous Fee Earner bonus.
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  • Free car parking for your convenience.
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  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
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  • Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
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  • The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
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To apply for this Development Fee Earner position in Real Estate, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.