In-House Property Solicitor

LHH; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an In-House Property Solicitor to join their dynamic Legal Team in Exeter. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment where you'll support affordable housing development and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Candidates should have a strong background in property law and relevant experience, ideally in-house or within private practice. Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working after probation, and a commitment to professional development and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working post probation

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare and life cover

Contributory pension

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• PQE guide - 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in section 106 agreements and infrastructure matters.
• Confidence in managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising on affordable housing and investor sales.
• Supporting land disposals and planning agreements.
• Conducting property due diligence and reporting on title.

Skills

Affordable housing knowledge

Property law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

In-House Property Solicitor

Location : Exeter, Devon

Sector : Residential Development / Housebuilding

Employment Type : Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a qualified legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic in-house environment? LHH are delighted to be assisting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Company Solicitor to join its Legal Team, supporting regional offices and contributing to the delivery of high-quality housing developments.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the UK’s most established residential developers. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team, with access to :

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working post probation
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare and life cover
• Contributory pension
• Employee benefits platform with discounts and wellbeing support
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development

The Role

Reporting to the Group Solicitor, you’ll work within the Land and Affordable Housing sector of the Legal Team. Your responsibilities will include :

• Advising on affordable housing and investor sales
• Supporting land disposals, planning, and infrastructure agreements
• Conducting property due diligence and reporting on title
• Building relationships across regional offices, with occasional travel required

About You

We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with :

• PQE guide - 2+
• Experience in affordable housing, section 106 agreements, and infrastructure matters
• Strong property law knowledge and commercial awareness
• Previous experience in-house or in private practice, ideally within the housebuilding sector
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing stakeholder relationships

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Apply now to join a company where your expertise helps shape communities and your growth is genuinely supported.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.