Lead Partner, Social Housing & Residential Development

Birketts LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service holiday award

Private Healthcare with BUPA

Staff Profit Share and Individual Per

Salary sacrifice (Pensions)

Life Assurance - 4 x salary / PHI

Job summary

Birketts LLP in the UK is recruiting a senior residential development solicitor with a social housing focus to join our large Real Estate team. You will lead junior lawyers, manage key client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

You will advise on acquisitions, joint ventures, s.106 sites, development agreements and regeneration schemes for Registered Providers, working closely with planning and tax specialists.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical expert who provides clear, tailored advice on complex legal and commercial issues.
• Drives efficient time recording, profitable pricing, strong cash flow, and team gross profit delivery.
• Leads business development and high-profile pitches, builds a strong market presence.
• Delivers exceptional project and client management with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and growing client relationships and contributing to strategic direction.
• Developing, leading and mentoring a team of junior lawyers.
• Participating in networking events, conferences and business development activities.
• Advising on housing development sites, joint ventures, and framework agreements for Registered Providers.
• Overseeing land acquisitions, s.106 sites and development agreements.

Skills

Legal expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Case management software

Digital dictation

Job description

Birketts LLP in the UK is recruiting a senior residential development solicitor with a social housing focus to join our large Real Estate team. You will lead junior lawyers, manage key client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

You will advise on acquisitions, joint ventures, s.106 sites, development agreements and regeneration schemes for Registered Providers, working closely with planning and tax specialists.