Managing Associate Housebuilding

Managing Associate (Housebuilding)

Location: Leeds (hybrid working)

Salary: 75000 to 95000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 6 years PQE

If youre a residential development lawyer who enjoys running complex land transactions building client relationships and taking a visible role in a growing team this is a strong opportunity to step into a Managing Associate position within a busy housebuilding practice.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Associate to join their Housebuilding team within the wider Housing department. The role offers high levels of client contact a genuine platform for business development and the chance to help shape the teams growth while mentoring junior colleagues.

Youll advise housebuilder clients on high-value site acquisitions strategic land assembly disposals and complex development projects. The work is varied and end-to-end with close collaboration across specialist teams (including estate set up infrastructure and plot sales) to support developments from land acquisition through to plot sales.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading on residential development transactions including site acquisitions site assembly and disposals for national regional and SME housebuilders

• Taking ownership of due diligence and providing clear commercial advice

• Drafting and negotiating a full suite of development documents which may include:

• Contracts

• Options

• Building leases

• Promotion agreements

• Transfers

• Overage agreements

• Detailed legal reports

• Supporting the delivery of developments from acquisition through to plot sales working closely with colleagues across specialist teams

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers trainees and paralegals providing leadership and guidance

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships identifying opportunities to grow market share and service offering

• Playing an active role in business development and profile raising activity

• Keeping up to date with legal and market developments affecting the housing sector

What Were Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with ideally 6 years PQE in housebuilder site acquisition and residential development work

• Strong technical skills with excellent drafting negotiation and attention to detail

• Commercial solutions-focused approach and sound judgement

• Confident communicator and relationship builder comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders

• Organised and adaptable able to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Interest in leadership mentoring and developing junior talent

• Proactive approach to business development and networking with willingness to travel occasionally

Whats On Offer

• Salary: 75000 to 95000 (depending on experience)

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Enhanced pension with employer matched contributions up to 6%

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)

• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday

• Life assurance (4x basic salary) with option to purchase additional cover

• Range of health and wellbeing benefits

• Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the Leeds office

• Flexible benefits programme with options to tailor your package

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds and is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days per week working from the Leeds office.

Next Steps

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