Development Solicitors are in Demand!

Development Solicitors are in Demand: We can help you understand the opportunities!

The legal job market has seen some intriguing shifts in recent months, with a notable spike in opportunities for property development solicitors. If you’re a professional with experience in this sector, it’s a great time to explore your options and ensure you’re positioned in a role that truly aligns with your career goals.

Why the Surge in Demand?

Several factors are driving the current surge in demand for development lawyers:

Following a period of caution the commercial property market has woken up again.  Our clients, of all shapes and sizes and speaking in much more confident terms, it’s not that the market ever went away, but there were changes, both within the property market and also the broader economy which caused some clients to take a ‘wait and see’ approach.  However, as things have settled, and with the summer being over we are already seeing a strong increase in the roles available, and notably this is at all kinds of firms.  

This ties in with the end of the school summer holidays, a period during which many practices review their recruitment and want to press on with it in the hope that new recruits will be with them for the new year, if not before.

• Commercial Development: You only need to look at the skyline in most cities!
• Residential Development: The housing market continues to grow, particularly with the rise in demand for affordable housing, this is only likely to continue with Labours likely changes to the planning laws.
• Public Sector Development: There’s also strong demand for lawyers with experience of dealing with public sector projects, a new government will bring a new direction to some of this but there are a lot of quality legal teams across the north servicing this sector on a national basis which is creating strong demand for lawyers who already have experience, or have experience of development work and are looking to move into it.

This is also Impacting on Related Sectors

The market shift isn’t just limited to development roles. We’re also seeing a growing need for:

• Construction Solicitors: There’s a heightened demand for solicitors who can manage construction contracts, disputes, and compliance issues.
• Planning Solicitors:  Solicitors with expertise in planning law will continue to be in demand at all levels!

Is It Time to Make a Move?

If you have experience in any of these areas, now might be the perfect time to reassess your career trajectory. The demand for skilled development lawyers is on the rise, and with it comes the opportunity to secure a role that not only matches your expertise but also offers growth potential and job satisfaction.

At Sacco Mann we specialise in connecting talented solicitors with roles that best suit their skills and career aspirations. Whether you’re interested in commercial, residential, or public sector development, or even exploring opportunities in construction or planning law, we’re here to help you navigate the job market and find the perfect fit.