Job Description Real Estate/Housebuilding and Strategic Land Lawyer Location : Leeds (Flexible Working) Salary : £65,000-£95,000 Extensive Benefits Experience required : 4 Years PQE Join the UK's largest residential development legal team, working with top housebuilders, developers, and strategic land clients across the UK. Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with 13 UK offices, is seeking an ambitious Real Estate lawyer to join their Housebuilding & Strategic Land (HSL) team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a team of 80 lawyers supporting the majority of the UK's top 10 and top 20 housebuilders, housing associations, and major regeneration companies. If you're an experienced Real Estate lawyer with 4 years' PQE looking to work on complex residential development transactions and build a significant career in property law, this could be your perfect next move. About the Role As a Real Estate/Housebuilding and Strategic Land Lawyer, you'll be a key member of one of the UK's largest residential development legal teams. You'll work with a diverse client base, handling both routine and complex property transactions across various sectors. Your responsibilities will include: Handling transactions for housebuilders, developers, landowners, housing associations, and local authorities Managing routine and complex property transactions, including: Conditional and unconditional contracts Options agreements Golden-brick and affordable housing transactions Back-to-back sales Deeds of easement Infrastructure agreements Overage arrangements Site assembly projects Service charge and management agreements Advising on strategic land matters, including: Promotion agreements Hybrid agreements Collaboration agreements Land pooling Building licences Mixed-use schemes Private Rental Sector (PRS) developments Institutional investment transactions Portfolio charging and acquisitions Providing expert advice on VAT and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) issues Building and maintaining strong client relationships Developing contacts with leading residential development land agents Contributing to the team's growth and business development efforts Supporting colleagues across the HSL sector group Participating in the firm's extensive training and development programme This role offers excellent variety, working with high-profile clients on complex residential development projects, with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years' PQE in Real Estate/Property law Proven track record in residential development and strategic land transactions Strong experience with routine property transactions Demonstrated competence in handling complex property matters Excellent understanding of VAT and SDLT issues Strong client relationship management skills Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams Commercial awareness and strategic thinking Ambitious and client-focused approach Highly competent with exceptional attention to detail Desirable: Experience with top 10/20 housebuilders Contacts with regional land development agents Advanced knowledge of affordable housing transactions Experience in mixed-use and institutional investment projects Track record of business development Additional property-related qualifications Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: Competitive salary (4-6 years PQE: £65,000-£75,000 | 7 years PQE: £75,000-£95,000) Performance-related bonuses Enhanced pension scheme Life and income protection Professional Development: Extensive training and development programme Clear career progression pathways Mentorship opportunities Support for professional qualifications Exposure to complex, high-value transactions Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working options Generous annual leave Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support programmes Culture & Recognition: Part of a Legal Business Awards Law Firm of the Year Working Families Top 30 Employer Collaborative team culture Employee recognition programmes Commitment to "doing the right thing" Location & Working Arrangements Based: Leeds office Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Flexible working supported National Reach: Part of HSL sector group across 13 UK offices About Our Client A leading UK law firm committed to: 13 nationwide offices Over 1,000 colleagues Award-winning reputation Vision to be the best firm for residential development Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced Real Estate lawyer looking to join a market-leading team with exceptional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com