Senior Housing Lawyer

THE FIRM

A leading UK and international law firm.

THE ROLE

The Housing team seeks a Senior Associate to join the Birmingham office in the Home Ownership Team.

You will be part of a busy team delivering a high quality legal service in respect of the sale of shared ownership and outright sales and after sales transactions on behalf of Housing Associations, developers and other providers.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to get involved in a varied blend of real estate work.

Responsibilities include:

1. To support all aspects of Home Ownership Transactions including newbuild sales (both outright and shared ownership), set-ups and after sale transactions (including RTB/RTA, lease extensions, auction and other private treaty disposals and other supporting related real estate work including deeds of variation etc).
2. Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm's internal procedures.
3. Active participation in business development initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

The candidate will be a solicitor or qualified via CILEx or Council for Licensed Conveyancers.

Strong knowledge of working with housing associations in the delivery of affordable home ownership products and other associated real estate work.

Some knowledge of working with other providers including investors and developers is desirable but not essential.

Some experience of site set ups for new developments is desirable but not essential.