Managing Associate, Housing & Development

Capio Recruitment; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 6%

Private medical

Discounted parking

Job summary

Capio Recruitment is seeking a Managing Associate to join the Housebuilding team in Leeds, with hybrid working arrangements and a strong focus on site acquisitions, land assembly and disposals for national housebuilders, plus a growing affordable housing practice.

The role involves drafting core transactional documents, supervising junior staff, and supporting business development to expand the housebuilding client base across the Built Environment practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in housing/development law.
• Strong experience in residential development work.
• Experience handling affordable housing matters for Registered Providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead site acquisitions, land assembly and disposal transactions for housebuilders.
• Draft and negotiate option, promotion, building leases, overage, and title reports.
• Oversee acquisition-to-sale handover and coordinate internal teams.
• Supervise solicitors, trainees and paralegals; support partners with fee-earner management.
• Develop client relationships and originate new work.
• Promote external profile of Built Environment practice.
• Maintain housing law knowledge and CPD.
• Collaborate with Partners on affordable housing for Registered Providers nationwide.

Skills

PQE 6+ years

Residential development experience

Affordable housing experience

Job description

Capio Recruitment is seeking a Managing Associate to join the Housebuilding team in Leeds, with hybrid working arrangements and a strong focus on site acquisitions, land assembly and disposals for national housebuilders, plus a growing affordable housing practice.

The role involves drafting core transactional documents, supervising junior staff, and supporting business development to expand the housebuilding client base across the Built Environment practice.