In-House Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an experienced In-House Solicitor (Land & Housing Association) to join their legal team in York. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a car allowance, flexible working, and career development opportunities. Key responsibilities include advising on residential development matters, managing Section 106 agreements, and drafting contracts. Applicants must be qualified solicitors with at least three years PQE and relevant experience in property and planning law.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Strong employer pension contributions

Company car or car allowance

2 / 3 days working from home

Competitive bonus scheme

Private healthcare and life insurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years PQE experience.
• Experience in residential development law preferred.
• Comfortable working within a commercially focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on residential development matters within the Land & Housing Association team.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to land transactions.
• Manage Section 106 agreements and variations.
• Support affordable housing transactions and due diligence.

Skills

Experience advising on Section 106 agreements

Background in property and planning

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with three years PQE

Job description

In‑House Solicitor (Land & Housing Association)

York, Hybrid

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus

Full‑time, Permanent

Overview of the In‑House Solicitor (Property and Planning) role

Sellick Partnership is working with a FTSE 100 housebuilder client to recruit an experienced In‑House Solicitor to join their Land & Housing Association (HA) Legal Team at their Exeter office. With hybrid working opportunities, this is an excellent time to join one of the largest housebuilders in the UK, working on high‑quality residential developments. This role suits a solicitor with a minimum of three years’ PQE and strong experience in property, planning, and residential development work.

You will support major residential schemes and affordable housing projects, working closely with internal stakeholders across land, planning and regional operating businesses – meaning a varied workload. As well as a competitive base salary, this organisation also offers a stable in‑house environment, flexible working and long‑term career progression.

The In‑House Solicitor will be required to

• Work as part of the Land & Housing Association team, advising on residential development matters
• Draft, review, negotiate contracts, including exchanging contracts on land transactions
• Advise on and manage Section 106 agreements, including variations
• Support affordable housing and housing association transactions
• Undertake property due diligence, reporting on title and advising on land matters
• Assist with disposals, infrastructure agreements and general development work
• Work closely with regional and operating companies to build strong internal relationships
• Liaise with other legal teams and operating divisions across the group

Required experience for the In‑House Solicitor role should include

• Qualified solicitor with at least three years’ PQE
• Background in property, planning or residential development
• Experience advising on Section 106 agreements and land transactions
• Comfortable working in an in‑house or commercially focused environment

As the In‑House Solicitor, our client can offer you an array of fantastic benefits

• A competitive salary with annual reviews
• Strong employer pension contributions
• Company car or car allowance
• 2 / 3 days working from home
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work‑life balance
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee benefits platform with high‑street discounts and wellbeing support
• A collaborative legal team environment with strong internal support

How to apply for the In‑House Solicitor role

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience across Property and Planning Law, please apply for the in‑house solicitor role within. Alternatively, you can contact Alfie Paul at Sellick Partnership if you would like to set up a call to discuss the details further.

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