Job Description
Associate / Managing Associate Affordable Housing Development
Salary:Bonus
Location: Leeds
Experience: 4 years PQE UK Practice
Delivering Impactful Housing Solutions
Join a well-established legal practice with a reputation for supporting major residential development and affordable housing projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to play a key role in a thriving team advising on complex development regeneration and site acquisition matters.
About the Role
Advising on all aspects of affordable housing and residential development transactions including site assembly acquisitions disposals and related infrastructure agreements
Acting for registered providers developers and local authorities on large-scale projects
Drafting negotiating and completing development agreements collaboration agreements and related contracts
Managing due diligence title reviews and risk assessments for complex sites
Coordinating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver seamless project outcomes
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees within the team
About You Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 4 years PQE in residential development or affordable housing
Strong technical expertise in site acquisition development agreements and associated infrastructure matters
Excellent drafting negotiation and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships
Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
Desirable
Experience acting for registered providers or local authorities
Knowledge of regeneration schemes and mixed-tenure developments
Familiarity with housing association governance and funding arrangements
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary with annual bonus
Career progression and professional development support
Investors in People Gold-accredited firm demonstrating a genuine commitment to colleague development and wellbeing
Clear structured pathways for career progression and leadership with tailored training and mentoring at every stage
Hybrid and flexible working model to support work-life balance
Comprehensive wellbeing support prioritising mental physical and financial health and a dedicated focus on inclusion and belonging
Collaborative supportive culture where your ideas and contributions are truly valued
Opportunities to work on impactful high-profile cases with a diverse and ambitious client base
Enhanced pension and private healthcare plus a competitive annual bonus
Regular team and social events community engagement and a strong sense of purpose beyond the day job
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UKs leading law firms known for its genuine commitment to peopleboth clients and colleagues. With a strong national presence and deep roots in the North the firm is recognised for delivering technical excellence alongside a personal approachable service. Their Private Client team is trusted by a diverse range of individuals and families including high-net-worth clients to navigate complex wealth succession and tax matters with sensitivity and expertise.
The firms culture is collaborative inclusive and ambitious offering colleagues the freedom to shape their careers within a supportive environment. Continual investment in professional development innovation and wellbeing has earned the firm national recognition and multiple industry accolades. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking people-first practice where your expertise and ideas are truly valued.
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in modern Leeds offices with flexible and hybrid working options available.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions ( / 0).
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and supporting candidates throughout every stage of the hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC
Job DescriptionAssociate / Managing Associate Affordable Housing DevelopmentSalary:BonusLocation: LeedsExperience: 4 years PQE UK PracticeDelivering Impactful Housing SolutionsJoin a well-established legal practice with a reputation for supporting major residential development and affordable housin...
Job Description
Associate / Managing Associate Affordable Housing Development
Salary:Bonus
Location: Leeds
Experience: 4 years PQE UK Practice
Delivering Impactful Housing Solutions
Join a well-established legal practice with a reputation for supporting major residential development and affordable housing projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to play a key role in a thriving team advising on complex development regeneration and site acquisition matters.
About the Role
Advising on all aspects of affordable housing and residential development transactions including site assembly acquisitions disposals and related infrastructure agreements
Acting for registered providers developers and local authorities on large-scale projects
Drafting negotiating and completing development agreements collaboration agreements and related contracts
Managing due diligence title reviews and risk assessments for complex sites
Coordinating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver seamless project outcomes
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees within the team
About You Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 4 years PQE in residential development or affordable housing
Strong technical expertise in site acquisition development agreements and associated infrastructure matters
Excellent drafting negotiation and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships
Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
Desirable
Experience acting for registered providers or local authorities
Knowledge of regeneration schemes and mixed-tenure developments
Familiarity with housing association governance and funding arrangements
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary with annual bonus
Career progression and professional development support
Investors in People Gold-accredited firm demonstrating a genuine commitment to colleague development and wellbeing
Clear structured pathways for career progression and leadership with tailored training and mentoring at every stage
Hybrid and flexible working model to support work-life balance
Comprehensive wellbeing support prioritising mental physical and financial health and a dedicated focus on inclusion and belonging
Collaborative supportive culture where your ideas and contributions are truly valued
Opportunities to work on impactful high-profile cases with a diverse and ambitious client base
Enhanced pension and private healthcare plus a competitive annual bonus
Regular team and social events community engagement and a strong sense of purpose beyond the day job
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UKs leading law firms known for its genuine commitment to peopleboth clients and colleagues. With a strong national presence and deep roots in the North the firm is recognised for delivering technical excellence alongside a personal approachable service. Their Private Client team is trusted by a diverse range of individuals and families including high-net-worth clients to navigate complex wealth succession and tax matters with sensitivity and expertise.
The firms culture is collaborative inclusive and ambitious offering colleagues the freedom to shape their careers within a supportive environment. Continual investment in professional development innovation and wellbeing has earned the firm national recognition and multiple industry accolades. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking people-first practice where your expertise and ideas are truly valued.
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in modern Leeds offices with flexible and hybrid working options available.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions ( / 0).
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and supporting candidates throughout every stage of the hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC
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