Our Residential team is one of the largest of its kind. We support our clients on a range of projects across the Living Sector. We act for PLC; regional; and SME house builders; registered providers of affordable housing; land promoters; and PRS investors & developers in respect of residential, residential-led mixed-use developments and settled stock portfolios and buildings.
We now have a new opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to be based out of our Leeds office.
What will you be doing?
Within this sector we are seeing significant growth. We already have an impressive list of major clients and panel appointments. Successful candidates would join a high profile team with the best exposure to high value development and settled stock work available which will include conditional contracts and transfers, conditional options, advising on rights of pre-emption, collaboration agreements and development agreements, with a focus on high value residential development and investment projects.
Leading and supporting on excellent quality Residential development work for leading national and regional housebuilders and affordable housing providers, taking a proactive role in helping build and maintain client relationships. Running transactions at the appropriate level from the outset or assisting more senior team members on more complex transactions providing key exposure to the breadth of work undertaken and client base for who the work is undertaken. You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring others in the team to deliver those transactions for our clients.
You will be given opportunities to get involved in business development activity across the sector.
What does the ideal candidate look like?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented and enthusiastic residential team who will be as invested in your career development as you are. You will have experience of residential development work gained from a large regional or city firm. Most importantly we need to see your enthusiasm for this area of law and your understanding of the service we offer.
You'll be joining a growing, busy team where you'll play an integral part in the delivery of some of the UK's most exciting residential developments for premier clients. The work is fast paced and challenging but the team are collaborative and enjoy what they do, which makes for a positive working environment.
To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum:
1. At least 4 years of post qualified experience as a UK (England & Wales) Solicitor.
2. Experience in residential development and affordable housing would be advantageous, commercial property experience will also be considered.
3. Experience of managing and progressing your own transactions and effectively supporting on larger scale/more complex transactions.