Senior Residential Development Solicitor – Bristol

TSR Legal · Bristol, South West

Senior Residential Development Solicitor – Bristol at TSR Legal, based in Bristol, South West. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
10 Sep 2026
Sector
Solicitor

Reference https://tsrlegal.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=100084280

About the role

Senior Residential Development Solicitor – Bristol

Firm: Top 100 UK Law Firm

  • Top Tier Quality Work
  • Flexible/Hybrid Working

TSR Legal have partnered with a Top 100 regional law firm renowned for its excellence in real estate work and its prominent profile across Bristol. This firm offers a unique combination of high-quality work, an impressive client portfolio featuring many esteemed names, and a supportive, collaborative working environment.

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Residential Development Solicitor to join the expanding Bristol property team. As a pivotal member of the team, you will leverage your expertise to advise major residential developers, funders, and house-builders on various aspects of development, acquisition, disposal, and strategic land work. This role is client-facing and requires a proactive approach to generating work and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a robust personal client network and a track record of securing and successfully delivering on development projects for key clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on residential development matters, including development agreements, acquisitions, disposals, and strategic land work
  • Take a lead role in client relationship management and business development activities
  • Generate work through leveraging personal client network and building relationships with key industry players
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the real estate department
  • Maintain a high standard of legal service delivery and client satisfaction

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with 6+ PQE, specialising in residential development
  • Proven track record of advising clients on residential development projects, with experience working with major developers, funders, and house-builders
  • Strong business development skills with a demonstrated ability to win work and cultivate client relationships
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Leadership qualities and a team-oriented approach
  • A values-led and collaborative mindset, aligned with the firm’s culture

If you are an accomplished Residential Development Solicitor seeking a new challenge, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier firm with a robust platform and exciting long-term potential. If you believe you have the skill set required, please apply to this advert or contact Ryan at TSR Legal on [phone removed] or [email removed] to arrange a confidential call.

Reference: https://tsrlegal.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=100084280 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 10 Sep 2026 · Listed via TSR Legal

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