This is an exciting opportunity for a Residential Development Associate/Senior/Principal Associate to contribute to a thriving legal department within a well known national law firm. The role is based in Manchester and will focus on delivering expert legal advice and services to clients in residential property development.Client DetailsOur client''s national housebuilder team is seeking a Residential Development Associate/Senior/Principal Associate to work with varied and dynamic clients as they help deliver the Government''s ambitious new housing targets. The successful candidate will, as part of an experienced team of specialist lawyers, work with FTSE-listed household names as well as other national and regional developers. They will have the opportunity to finesse their technical skills and commercial awareness in a role that will require them to lead transactions, particularly immediate land acquisitions and strategic options. They will help manage, nurture and develop the skills of junior colleagues whilst helping senior colleagues to manage key client relationships.DescriptionThe successful candidate will have significant experience of working with housebuilders, ideally PLC household names, in acquiring sites for development. They will be adept at supervising junior colleagues, will work collaboratively with colleagues across the national team and will have excellent attention to detail. They will enthusiastically participate in helping nurture and grow our client rel