Solicitor (Housing Development)
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Job Summary
Are you a qualified Solicitor working in residential housebuilder development looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment If so please read on as we might have the ideal role for you. Were looking for a Solicitor with 1 to 5 years post qualifying experience to join the established residential development team in our Leeds office to work closely with the Partners to develop and expand our offering to developers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our successful team working alongside a team of outstanding lawyers advising residential developers on land acquisitions site assembly disposalsand related issues as well as working with our colleagues handling planning construction development funding and estate management. Youll work with some of the firms key clients comprising household names and also be involved in some of the regions high profile and significant residential led developments. Youll be adept at working to challenging timescales with the ability to plan and organise effectively whilst maintaining exceptional client service through strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
What will I be doing
- working within with the team on site acquisitions site assembly and disposals for regional and national residential developers including undertaking the full due diligence and reporting that entails
- drafting and negotiating Reports and Contracts Options Building Leases Promotion Agreements Transfers and Overage Agreements
- contributing to the departments wider business development objectives and initiatives to strengthen and expand client relationships
Youll have:
- analytical experience and be able to demonstrate commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost and benefit
- experience working to challenging timescales with the ability to plan and organise effectively whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail
- excellent all-round communication skills and sound judgement
- have the ability to work within and as part of multi-discipline teams
- an aptitude and enthusiasm for business development
About us
Were proud to be an independent full-service law firm providing exceptional legal expertise to businesses the built environment healthcare the public and third sectors and private individuals. With several office locations around the UK were one of the UKs Top 100 law firms. When you join us youll be part of a team of over 500 passionate and talented individuals who take pride in offering an exciting and supportive environment allowing you to thrive.
Were passionate about promoting wellbeing and equality diversity and inclusion with dedicated committees to support ongoing efforts. We recognise that a healthy and thriving Firm filled with individuality and differences strengthen our teams our clients and our communities.
What we can offer you
Were committed to being a firm focused on support development wellbeing and inclusion and were always striving to improve. Our commitment to this has been recognised by our achievement of our Gold Investors in People award and by our Hive HR Employee Voice certification.
We reward our people with a whole range of benefits some core and some flexible designed to shape a reward package thats right for you now and in the future. Our core benefits include:
- An enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions of up to 6%.
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service). There is also the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Life assurance cover of 4 times basic salary with the option to purchase additional cover.
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 2-3days per week working from one of our office locations.
- We also have a flexible benefits programme where you can purchase a wide range of additional benefits.
If you would like to request further information or to discuss the role please contact quoting vacancy reference HSL1125
If you require any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please request a call back via the above email address.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently instructing agents to support with this role. Please do not send speculative CVs.
The Company
Ward Hadaway is a full-service UK Top 100 law firm providing exceptional legal expertise to businesses public and third sectors and individuals.
From our offices in Birmingham Leeds Manchester Newcastle and Teesside we combine regional strength with national influence to deliver high-quality tailored solutions that drive success for our clients.
Find out more about us atJoin us - Ward Hadaway
The Benefits
An enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions of up to 6%.
25 days annual leave bank holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service). There is also the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
Life assurance cover of 4 times basic salary with the option to purchase additional cover.
Hybrid Working.
An Employee Assistance Programme.
The Values
- Straight Forward
We remove ambiguity and provide a clear direction and certainty. We build trust with each other and our clients through honest transparent interactions.
- Respectful
We succeed together. We build and maintain an inclusive firm in which difference is recognised valued and harnessed.
- Ambitious
We constantly strive and innovate to be the best we can be for ourselves our teams and the firm.
The Benefits
The important bits
We offer a competitive salary discretionary bonuses and a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Flexible working
With flexibility and work-life balance in mind we offer flexible working options where roles allow such as hybrid working part-time working and job-sharing.
Wellbeing
We want you to feel your best every day and as well as providing a supportive and inclusive environment we provide a range of health and wellbeing benefits to help you achieve this.
The fun stuff
We have an active social calendar with plenty of opportunities to get together with your team wider departments and cross-office.
Hybrid Working.
An Employee Assistance Programme.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
