Senior Associate - Development (Birmingham)

Anthony Collins Solicitors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Real Estate lawyer with 3-10 years PQE to join their Social Housing team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Registered Providers and strong client relationship skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage in significant residential development projects while contributing to a firm dedicated to societal improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in acting for Registered Providers, developers, landowners.
• Ability to work on contracts, options, affordable housing transactions.
• Skills for supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Act for our client base of Registered Providers and manage acquisitions.
• Handle routine transactions and agreements independently.
• Contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Business development

Supervisory skills

Independent work on transactions

Understanding of affordable housing transactions

Education

PQE lawyer (3-10 years)

Job description

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Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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About the role and team

We are looking to recruit a 3-10 years PQE lawyer to act for our large and expanding client base of Registered Providers.

General residential development experience is essential, including acting for Registered Providers in the acquisition of development sites, package deals, and S.106 units, both turnkey and golden brick arrangements, and the ability to hit the ground running.

Our Social Housing team, one of the largest at Anthony Collins, is based in Birmingham and Manchester, providing full legal services including Governance, Finance, Housing Management, Construction, Procurement, and Real Estate.

About the candidate

We seek a Real Estate lawyer based in Birmingham with:

• Proven experience in acting for Registered Providers, house builders, developers, landowners, or local authorities contracting with Registered Providers.
• Strong client relationship skills and interest in business development.
• Ability to work independently on routine transactions such as contracts, options, affordable housing transactions, back-to-back sales, deeds of easement, infrastructure agreements, overages, etc.
• Understanding of affordable housing transactions and their connection to plot sales and lender charges.
• Supervisory and line management skills for junior staff.

About the firm

Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm committed to improving lives, communities, and society. With over 50 years of experience, we combine legal expertise with a strong commitment to values and long-term relationships.

Our people are our strength, motivated by our values and vision, working to positively influence society and communities.

Anthony Collins Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer, promoting equality regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.