Thomas Evans

A Durham University and University of Law graduate with a distinction and direct experience of residential property transactions from both the developer and legal perspectives. Having spent over a year coordinating new build residential developments at Castell Group, reviewing option agreements, conditions contracts, JCT build contracts, and working directly with conveyancing solicitors on land transactions I bring a genuine understanding of the new build process. I have supplemented this with a Commercial Property rotation at Hugh James where I reviewed title registers and transfer documents, and a real estate law simulation with BCLP where I drafted a Deed of Assignments and prepared a completion checklist.

I am highly organised, detail orientated, and eager to develop my residential property career within a specialist new build team.

Vacation Scheme - Hugh James Solictors

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

• Completed a Commercial Property rotation, reviewing title registers and transfer documents and developing practical understanding of how property transactions are documented and progressed.
• Gained exposure to how solicitors manage active property files, maintain case records, and progress transactions through to completion.
• Rotated across four further practice areas, developing a broad understanding of legal practice across both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Worked alongside solicitors and support staff, developing insight into the administrative and organisational requirements of a bust legal team.

Real Estate Law Job Simulation - BCLP

(2025-10 - 2025-10)

• Drafted a Deed of Assignment for a property acquisition, ensuring accuracy and clarity of contractual provisions – directly relevant to the document preparation required in residential new build conveyancing.
• Prepared a comprehensive closing checklist and coordinated a signature pack to support smooth deal execution – developing understanding of completion procedures in a property transaction context.
• Reviewed and analysed green lease clauses, identifying key commercial and sustainability considerations in modern leasing practice.

Work Experience - Thompsons Solicitors

(2026-04 - 2026-04)

• Completed a week of work experience within the Asbestos team, gaining direct exposure to how legal files are managed and progressed.
• Read into active case files and documentation, developing understanding of how legal matters are accurately recorded and maintained.

Land and Development Coordinator - Castell Group

(2024-09 - 2026-01)

• Coordinated residential new build development transactions from land acquisition through to planning permission, working directly alongside conveyancing solicitors on option agreements, conditional contract, and land purchase documentation – gaining first hand understanding of the legal process from the developer side of the transaction.
• Reviewed and managed legal documentation including option agreements, conditional contracts, and JCT build contracts, identifying issues requiring legal input and liaising with external solicitors to ensure accurate execution.
• Prepared and submitted planning applications for new build residential schemes, coordinating input from multiple professional disciplines and ensuring documentation was accurate, compliant, and submitted on time.
• Managed a concurrent portfolio of nearly 100 units across multiple live projects at different stages of the development process, maintaining accurate records and managing competing deadlines throughout. Drafted correspondence and update documents for housing associations, local planning authorities, and legal teams, maintaining accuracy and professionalism throughout.
• Handled sensitive and confidential commercial information including contract terms and financial data maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
• Promoted from Graduate to Coordinator within 12 months, reflecting consistent performance and reliability.

BSc (Hons) - Natural Sciences - Durham University

PGDL - University of Law