Housing Law Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Exeter Devon, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Full time €50,000 - €70,000

Job Title: Residential Development Solicitor

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a leading UK house builder, serving local communities across the country and delivering approximately 15,000 homes annually. With a strong commitment to quality and a focus on supporting career growth, they provide an exciting opportunity for professionals to build their new possible.

As a Residential Development Solicitor, you will play a crucial role within the Land/HA sector of the Legal Team, working closely with various divisional offices across the organisation. Reporting to the Group Solicitor, you will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with regional offices, which may occasionally require travel.

Developing and maintaining relationships with regional offices, requiring occasional travel
Specialising in property-focused tasks such as affordable housing and land acquisition, advising on general land matters, disposal matters, and providing support in planning workEssential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Solicitor or fully qualified legal executive status
Experience in property due diligence, reporting on title, conditional contracts, option agreements, affordable housing sales, section 106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, and site assembly
Previous experience working for a house builder, either in-house or in private practise
Computer literacy and strong social and communication skills
Knowledge of land/property law and regulations
Familiarity with residential development processes
Experience in advising on planning matters for residential developments
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Company car/car allowance
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Performance-based bonus
Hybrid working policyHow to apply:

If you are ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding career as a Residential Development Solicitor, apply today or contact Lyndsay on for more information.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers.



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