Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner

Gloucester
Development Plot Sales

About the Firm

TSR Legal are proud to be working with a well-established law firm with over 30 years' experience and a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector. With offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and the city, the firm provides a wide range of legal services for both businesses and individuals.

The firm places great emphasis on their people - believing staff are at the heart of the firm's success. They are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance, professional development, and long-term career progression.

This position has become available due to continued growth within the Development Plot Sales Department.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join the Gloucester office. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of residential development sales on behalf of commercial developer clients, including the day-to-day running of sale files, part exchanges, and site set-ups.

You'll be working alongside a team of around 20 experienced professionals and enjoy exposure to a strong client portfolio, including FTSE 100-listed companies and 5-star HBF-rated builders. While property law experience (residential or commercial) is essential, specific plot sales experience is not required - full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the site set-up of new development sites (training provided).
• Preparing road, sewer, infrastructure, and service agreements, as well as related transfers, leases, or easements.
• Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales and part-exchange transactions.
• Responding to enquiries from buyers' legal representatives.
• Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties.
• Handling exchange and completion of sales and purchases.
• Completing SDLT returns and registrations.
• Meeting billing targets as agreed with the Head of Department.
• Supervising junior team members as required.
• Managing all other legal matters relating to development sites post-acquisition.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA) or FCILEx. Applications are encouraged from those who are non qualified who have experience of fee earning.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Strong communication, client care, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work proactively.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Confident with legal IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing business needs.

Desirable Criteria

• Newly Qualified to 2 years PQE.
• Knowledge or prior experience in Property Law.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary - up to circa £45k DOE

Apply today or contact TSR Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Contact Rachel Phillips in confidence on #removed# / .