Full job descriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Legal & Compliance team at a pivotal point for the business.
Client Details
A well known house builder.
Description


*Lead legal support on land acquisitions, disposals and development transactions, including options, promotions and conditional contracts.
*Advise on legal risks throughout the residential development lifecycle, covering land, title, planning, infrastructure and property rights.
*Structure and negotiate complex development, investment and partnership arrangements, including joint ventures and forward-funding transactions.
*Support strategic growth initiatives across build-to-rent, affordable housing, rental investment and institutional partnerships.
*Provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across Development, Land, Investment, Commercial and Finance teams.
*Lead complex negotiations and manage significant legal and regulatory risks within robust governance frameworks.
*Oversee plot sales, corporate property matters and office lease arrangements.
*Manage external legal advisers, ensuring high-quality service and effective cost control.
*Mentor and develop junior legal team members, enhancing technical expertise and commercial capability.


Profile


*Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, with significant post-qualification experience in real estate, property and development
*Expert knowledge of land acquisition, residential development, disposals and the wider property lifecycle.
*Experience of build-to-rent, rental investment, affordable or social housing, institutional investment or working with public sector bodies would be advantageous but is not essential
Job Offer
*Competitive salary
*Bonus
*Private Medical
*Life Assurance
*Enhanced Pension Scheme
*Hybrid working of 2-3 days in the office
*Flexibility around childcare.