Social Housing Solicitor

Senior Affordable Housing Solicitor (6 PQE) | Birmingham | Leading National Law Firm
Affordable Housing Solicitor, 6 Years PQE, Birmingham, £Excellent Benefits. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join the market-leading Affordable Housing team of this award-winning national law firm. Ranked by both Chambers UK and The Legal 500, this highly regarded practice advises some of the biggest names in the affordable housing sector on complex, high-value development and investment projects. To apply or to register your interest, contact Theresa Lucas at eNL Legal on 0121 454 1004 quoting Job Ref: TL9999.
THE ROLE:
Joining one of the UK's largest and most respected Housing, Development & Regeneration teams, you will advise an outstanding client base of registered providers, institutional investors, developers and public sector organisations on a broad range of affordable housing transactions.
You will work on high-profile matters including acquisitions and disposals, Section 106 transactions, development agreements, grant funding arrangements, portfolio acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate support work and institutional investment into the affordable housing sector. Working closely with colleagues across planning, construction, finance, tax and corporate teams, you will play a key role in delivering commercially focused advice on some of the sector's most significant projects.
With continued investment in the team and a buoyant market driven by increased investment and government-backed housing initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to join a practice offering excellent quality work and genuine long-term career prospects.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought from Solicitors with a minimum of six years' PQE gained within affordable housing, residential development, commercial property or a related real estate discipline. You will possess strong technical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine enthusiasm for building long-term client relationships.
You will be ambitious, proactive and keen to play an active role in the continued growth of a thriving practice. Whether you already specialise in affordable housing or are looking to transition from a broader commercial property or development background, this firm offers the support and opportunities to further develop your expertise.
THE FIRM:
This leading national law firm has earned an outstanding reputation for its expertise across the real estate sector and is consistently recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces. Combining high-quality work with a genuinely supportive culture, the firm is committed to investing in its people through tailored training, structured career development and clear progression opportunities. You'll enjoy working alongside recognised market leaders on nationally significant projects within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
ON OFFER:
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working, private medical insurance, generous pension, life assurance, enhanced family-friendly benefits, the opportunity to take a three-month sabbatical every five years and outstanding long-term career progression within one of the UK's leading affordable housing teams.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on 0121 454 1004 for a confidential discussion or email your CV quoting Job Ref: PT 4480
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