We are looking to recruit an ambitious Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join our market-leading Housing and Regeneration team.
This is a standout opportunity to become part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most highly regarded teams in the sector, acting for a wide range of registered providers and developer clients on complex, high-value transactions.
Your Role
This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role with significant responsibility from day one. You will play a central part in delivering a broad range of development matters, including:
* Affordable housing development transactions (including s.106 schemes, golden brick, turnkey and package deals)
* Strategic land acquisitions and disposals
* Conditional contracts, options, promotion agreements, overage and collaboration agreements
* Leasehold structures, funding arrangements and portfolio management work for registered providers
You will be expected to:
* Take full ownership of transactions from initial instruction through to completion
* Act as the day‑to‑day lead contact for clients, providing clear, commercial and pragmatic advice
* Manage multiple matters simultaneously, often within tight timescales
* Work closely with developers, registered providers, funders and other stakeholders to progress deals efficiently
* Identify and manage risk, while keeping transactions moving forward
* Supervise, support and help develop junior team members, including delegating effectively and reviewing work
* Play an active role in client relationship management and contribute to business development initiatives
Why Join Us?
* A genuine opportunity to work at the forefront of the affordable housing sector
* High‑quality, complex and varied work with leading registered providers and developers
* A team with a strong national reputation and ambitious growth plans
* Real responsibility and the opportunity to play a key role in the team’s continued growth
* Clear scope for progression and long‑term career development
* A supportive, down‑to‑earth and collaborative environment
If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and forward‑thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Your Skills & Experience
You will be/have:
* A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), who is confident running transactions independently, with minimal supervision
* Strong experience in residential development and/or affordable housing work
* Commercially minded and able to balance legal risk with practical solutions
* Organised, proactive and comfortable managing a busy and varied workload
* Strong communication skills and be able to build credibility quickly with clients
* Experience of working as part of a collaborative team and supporting more junior lawyers
* Motivated by being part of a high‑performing, growing practice
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