Property & planning solicitor

Property & Planning Counsel

York or Exeter

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus

Full Time I Permanent

Overview of the In-House Property & Planning Solicitor role

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnering with a FTSE 100 housebuilder to recruit an In-House Solicitor to join their established Land & Housing Association Legal Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading residential developers, working on high-profile residential and affordable housing schemes across the country. Offering the chance to be involved in major development projects from acquisition through to completion, the role provides a broad and commercially focused workload alongside genuine long-term career progression.

Based from either the York or Exeter office, with hybrid working available, you will work closely with stakeholders across Land, Planning and Regional Operating Businesses, becoming a trusted legal advisor within a market-leading organisation. This position would suit a solicitor with experience in property, planning or residential development who is looking to move into, or further develop, their career within a supportive in-house environment.

The In-House Property & Planning Solicitor will be required to:

• Advise on a wide range of residential development and land matters.
• Draft, negotiate and complete land acquisition and development agreements.
• Manage and advise on Section 106 Agreements, including amendments and variations.
• Support affordable housing and Housing Association transactions.
• Undertake title reviews, property due diligence and prepare reports on land matters.
• Advise on infrastructure agreements, disposals and general development work.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to support strategic decision-making.

Required Experience for the In-House Property & Planning Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE.
• Experience within Property, Planning, Real Estate or Residential Development.
• Strong knowledge of land transactions and development matters.
• Experience advising on Section 106 Agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset.
• The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across a business.

Benefits for the In-House Property & Planning Solicitor:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a FTSE 100 organisation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience across Property, Planning or Residential Development Law, please apply for the role directly. Alternatively, contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.