In-House Property Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced In-House Property Solicitor to support a major housebuilding company. The role involves advising on legal aspects surrounding land acquisition and housing associations, with responsibilities including providing legal support to regional offices and managing planning work. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with expertise in affordable housing. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a car allowance, and the opportunity for hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or allowance

Good pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years PQE.
• Experience in affordable housing sales and infrastructure agreements is beneficial.
• Social and communication skills with a confident manner are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to regional offices.
• Advise on land matters and manage planning work.
• Develop relationships with regional offices.

Skills

Property law expertise

Communication skills

Tenacity

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX)

Job description

In-House Property Solicitor – Housing and Land (York, Exeter or Northampton)

We are pleased to present these opportunities on behalf of our client, a major housebuilding company. Our client is a FTSE 250 listed industry leader that delivers approximately 15,000 homes a year. These roles are ideal for professionals looking to specialise in legal matters surrounding land acquisition and housing association partnerships within a high-performing environment.

The Role

• You will typically report to the Group Solicitor and provide legal support to various regional offices.

• The workload is predominantly property-focused, specialising in affordable housing and investor sales.

• Key responsibilities include advising on general land matters, assisting with disposals, and managing planning and infrastructure work.

• You will be expected to develop strong relationships with regional offices.

• For certain locations, you may act as a technical lead, providing day-to-day supervisory responsibility for the regional team.

Candidate Requirements

• You must be a qualified Solicitor or a fully qualified Legal Executive (CILEX).

• A minimum of 2 years PQE is required.

• Experience in affordable housing sales, land options, conditional contracts, and infrastructure agreements would be beneficial.

• Previous experience working for a housebuilder, whether in-house or in private practice, is a significant advantage.

• You should be a tenacious, approachable, and energetic individual who can "hit the ground running".

• Excellent social and communication skills with a confident telephone manner are essential.

Package & Benefits

• Salary:Competitive Salary.

• Benefits:Includes a company car or car allowance, good pension scheme, life assurance, and healthcare.

• Flexible Working:Following a successful probation period, the client offers a hybrid working policy allowing for home working up to 2–3 days per week.