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Housing Solicitor - Senior Associate

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the thriving Home Ownership team within the Housing division of a leading international law firm, renowned for its excellence across a range of sectors including technology, private wealth, real estate, shipping, and beyond. The firm’s legal talent is widely recognised across life sciences, education, retail, sport and entertainment, and international trade – offering a diverse and dynamic environment for career growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage a varied caseload of shared ownership, new build, and after-sale transactions, including lease extensions, disposals, RTB/RTA, deeds of variation and more
  • Provide high-quality legal advice to a range of real estate clients, particularly housing associations and developers
  • Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued expansion of the team
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies
  • Actively support junior team members and contribute to their ongoing development
  • Engage with internal training and external networking opportunities
  • Manage billing and work towards income and profitability targets

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
  • Strong experience with housing associations, especially in the affordable home ownership space
  • Comfortable managing site set-ups and advising developers and investors (desirable but not essential)
  • Passionate about team collaboration, client service, and mentoring junior colleagues
  • Able to work well under pressure, managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines with a calm, proactive approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
  • A positive, forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to professional development

Nice to have:

Comfortable managing site set-ups and advising developers and investors

What we offer:
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid options
  • Ongoing technical and career development support
  • Strong culture of mentoring

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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