Real EstateHousebuilding and Strategic Land Managing Associate

Job DescriptionReal Estate/Housebuilding and Strategic Land Managing AssociateLocation: Leeds (flexible working available)Career Level: Managing Associate 3-10 PQESalary: 50000 - 85000 Bonus (dependent on experience)Join One of the UKs Largest Residential Development TeamsAre you an ambitious residential development lawyer looking to join one of the UKs largest and most dynamic housebuilding and strategic land teams Our client a nationally recognised law firm with over 1000 colleagues across 13 offices is seeking a Real Estate/Housebuilding and Strategic Land Managing Associate with 3-10 years PQE to join their expanding Leeds team.This is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of the largest residential development teams in the UK acting for the majority of the top 10 and top 20 housebuilders local and national developers housing associations landowners local authorities investors and promoters. The firm has been extremely successful with recent national housebuilder panel wins (both new appointments and re-appointments).The TeamThe Housebuilding & Strategic Land (HSL) team is one of the largest residential development teams in the UK and is supported by large planning plot sales construction environmental agricultural litigation and tax teams with 80 lawyers within the related HSL sector group.The team acts for the majority of the top 10 and top 20 housebuilders local and national developers housing associations landowners (from individuals to major PLC regeneration companies) local authorities investors and promoters in the residential development and strategic land sectors.The firms vision is to be the best firm in the UK for residential development and to grow whilst maintaining a unique culture where doing the right thing and looking after people remains at the heart of what they do.The RoleAs a Real Estate/Housebuilding and Strategic Land Managing Associate you will act for the firms expanding client base of housebuilding and strategic land clients working on a varied caseload of residential development transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and take an active part in that growth.Depending on your level of experience you will handle routine and complex residential development transactions build and develop client relationships and benefit from extensive training and support for your career development.Your key responsibilities will include:Acting for housebuilders promoters developers landowners housing associations and local authorities on residential development transactionsHandling routine transactions including conditional and unconditional contracts options golden-brick and other affordable housing transactionsAdvising on back-to-back sales deeds of easement infrastructure agreements and overagesManaging site-assembly transactions and service charge/management agreementsAdvising on complex transactions including strategic land/promotion agreements/hybrid agreements and collaboration agreementsAdvising on VAT and SDLT issues in residential development transactionsAdvising on affordable housing transactionsBuilding and developing strong client relationshipsWorking collaboratively with colleagues across the HSL sector group including planning plot sales construction environmental agricultural litigation and tax teamsContributing to business development activities and maintaining relationships with national housebuilder panel clientsProviding exceptional client service with commercially focused adviceManaging your own caseload whilst collaborating on more complex mattersTaking an active part in the growth and development of the teamAbout YouEssential Requirements:3-10 years PQE in real estate law with focus on residential developmentQualified Solicitor in England and WalesStrong technical knowledge of residential development transactionsAmbitious client-focused and highly competentTeam player who thrives in a collaborative environmentExcellent drafting and negotiation skillsStrong client care skills with ability to build and maintain relationshipsExceptional communication skills both written and verbalStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneouslyCommercially focused with pragmatic approach to problem-solvingCommitment to delivering exceptional client serviceHighly Desirable (dependent on level of experience):Proven track record in acting for housebuilders promoters developers landowners housing associations and local authoritiesGood and growing client relationshipsCompetency with routine transactions such as conditional and unconditional contracts options golden-brick and other affordable housing transactions back-to-back sales deeds of easement infrastructure agreements overages site-assembly and service charge/management agreementsExperience of complex transactions such as strategic land/promotion agreements/hybrid agreements and collaboration agreementsGood understanding of VAT and SDLT issuesGood understanding of affordable housing transactionsExperience working with national housebuilders or on housebuilder panelsKey Attributes:Ambitious and driven with clear career progression goalsProactive and self-motivated with strong work ethicClient-focused with commitment to exceptional service deliveryStrong team player who values collaborationAdaptable and able to work on diverse and complex transactionsStrong attention to detail and accuracyCommercially astute with excellent problem-solving abilitiesEnthusiastic about residential development and strategic land workCommitment to doing the right thing and firm valuesWhats On OfferOur client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.Benefits include:Competitive salary: 50000 - 85000 (dependent on experience)Bonus schemeClear progression pathway with leadership supportAward-winning firm with national reputationPart of one of the largest residential development teams in the UK with 80 lawyers in the HSL sector groupWork with the majority of the top 10 and top 20 housebuildersDiverse client base including national housebuilders developers housing associations landowners local authorities investors and promotersRecent national housebuilder panel wins (new appointments and re-appointments)Extensive training scheme to support future career developmentFurther exposure to complex transactions and specialist areasSupported by large planning plot sales construction environmental agricultural litigation and tax teamsExcellent training and professional development opportunitiesEmployee awards programme recognising excellent workStrong focus on employee wellbeingUnique culture where doing the right thing and looking after people is at the heartInclusive and diverse culture (Gold Investors in People Award Firm of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards)Collaborative team environment where everyones voice is heardLeeds office with flexible working availableModern office with excellent facilitiesAbout Our ClientOur client is one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK with over 1000 colleagues across 13 offices nationwide. Built on solid foundations of integrity entrepreneurialism and expertise the firm has established an award-winning reputation and continues to grow.The Housebuilding & Strategic Land (HSL) team is one of the largest residential development teams in the UK with 80 lawyers within the related HSL sector group. The team is supported by large planning plot sales construction environmental agricultural litigation and tax teams.The team acts for the majority of the top 10 and top 20 housebuilders local and national developers housing associations landowners (from individuals to major PLC regeneration companies) local authorities investors and promoters in the residential development and strategic land sectors.The firm has been extremely successful with recent national housebuilder panel wins (both new appointments and re-appointments) and continues to expand its client base.The firms vision is to be the best firm in the UK for residential development and to grow whilst maintaining a unique culture where doing the right thing and looking after people remains at the heart of what they do.The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive attitude and diversity winning Firm of the Year at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and achieving Gold in the Investors in People Award.The firms values are smart bold and together with a commitment to making a positive change at every touchpoint for colleagues clients and communities.LocationThis role is based in the firms Sheffield office located in the city centre with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The office offers a modern professional working environment with a friendly collaborative team culture. Flexible working arrangements are available.How to ApplyIf youre an ambitious residential development lawyer with a passion for delivering exceptional client service and keen to join one of the UKs largest housebuilding and strategic land teams wed love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact or 0Required Experience:IC Key Skills EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1