Job Description
Solicitor Housing & Development
Salary:Bonus
Location: Leeds
Experience: 2 years PQE UK Practice
Shaping the Future of Housing Development
Our client is a leading UK law firm with a well-established reputation for guiding individuals and families through complex private wealth matters. Their Private Client team in Leeds supports a diverse range of high-net-worth clients on intricate estate planning trusts tax and succession issues. The firm is known for delivering tailored solutions with a personal touch combining technical excellence with a collaborative client-focused approach. This is a senior opportunity to make a real impact advising on challenging and rewarding matters within a supportive nationally recognised team.
About the Role
Advising on residential development site acquisitions disposals and regeneration projects
Acting for registered providers developers and local authorities
Drafting and negotiating development agreements collaboration agreements and related contracts
Managing due diligence title reviews and risk assessments
Supporting project delivery and client relationships alongside senior colleagues
Assisting in supervising and developing junior team members
About You Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2 years PQE in residential development or housing
Experience advising on site acquisitions development agreements and associated infrastructure matters
Strong drafting negotiation and organisational skills
Ability to manage transactions and maintain excellent client service
Team player with a collaborative approach
About You Desirable
Experience acting for registered providers or local authorities
Knowledge of regeneration and mixed-tenure developments
Interest in affordable housing and community-focused projects
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 Leeds 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.
Job DescriptionSolicitor Housing & DevelopmentSalary:BonusLocation: LeedsExperience: 2 years PQE UK PracticeShaping the Future of Housing DevelopmentOur client is a leading UK law firm with a well-established reputation for guiding individuals and families through complex private wealth matters. Th...
Job Description
Solicitor Housing & Development
Salary:Bonus
Location: Leeds
Experience: 2 years PQE UK Practice
Shaping the Future of Housing Development
Our client is a leading UK law firm with a well-established reputation for guiding individuals and families through complex private wealth matters. Their Private Client team in Leeds supports a diverse range of high-net-worth clients on intricate estate planning trusts tax and succession issues. The firm is known for delivering tailored solutions with a personal touch combining technical excellence with a collaborative client-focused approach. This is a senior opportunity to make a real impact advising on challenging and rewarding matters within a supportive nationally recognised team.
About the Role
Advising on residential development site acquisitions disposals and regeneration projects
Acting for registered providers developers and local authorities
Drafting and negotiating development agreements collaboration agreements and related contracts
Managing due diligence title reviews and risk assessments
Supporting project delivery and client relationships alongside senior colleagues
Assisting in supervising and developing junior team members
About You Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2 years PQE in residential development or housing
Experience advising on site acquisitions development agreements and associated infrastructure matters
Strong drafting negotiation and organisational skills
Ability to manage transactions and maintain excellent client service
Team player with a collaborative approach
About You Desirable
Experience acting for registered providers or local authorities
Knowledge of regeneration and mixed-tenure developments
Interest in affordable housing and community-focused projects
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 Leeds 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.
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