Oculus Legal Group
Affordable Housing Associate
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Affordable Housing Associate
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus
The Opportunity
A Top 100 national law firm is looking to recruit an Associate to join its expanding Affordable Housing Property team in Leeds.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a specialist practice advising registered providers and housing associations on a broad range of affordable housing, commercial property, development, and asset management matters.
The vacancy has arisen following the departure of a valued team member who has chosen to pursue a different career direction, providing an excellent opening for an ambitious property lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded team.
Working alongside experienced Partners and senior colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to manage your own matters while contributing to the continued success and growth of the department.
The Role
You'll be responsible for handling a varied caseload of commercial property and asset management work, while also supporting on larger affordable housing and development projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing commercial property and asset management matters for registered providers and housing associations.
- Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and development transactions.
- Assisting with site acquisitions and development projects for regional and national housing providers.
- Supporting large portfolio transactions.
- Drafting and negotiating leases, transfers, conditional contracts, and development agreements.
- Preparing reports on title and certificates of title for lenders.
- Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Working closely with colleagues across a range of legal disciplines.
- Supervising and mentoring paralegals within the team.
- Taking part in business development, networking, and internal training initiatives.
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About You
The firm is keen to hear from:
- Qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or equivalent with 4+ years' PQE.
- Lawyers with experience in Affordable Housing, Commercial Property, Real Estate, or a combination of residential and commercial property work.
- Candidates with strong experience handling acquisitions and disposals.
- Individuals confident drafting and negotiating commercial leases, lease renewals, licences, and surrenders.
- Professionals with excellent client relationship and communication skills.
- Strong negotiators with excellent drafting and analytical ability.
- Commercially minded lawyers who can work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
The Team
You'll join a nationally recognised Affordable Housing practice with an excellent reputation and long-standing client relationships.
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The firm offers:
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to complex, high-quality property transactions.
- Strong Partner support and mentoring.
- Clearly defined career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing investment in professional development.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Benefits
- Hybrid working.
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Private medical insurance for you and your family.
- Up to 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Life assurance.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Annual Headspace subscription.
- Comprehensive flexible benefits package.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused property lawyer to join one of the UK's leading Affordable Housing teams.
You'll work on high-quality matters for registered providers and housing associations while benefiting from excellent support, genuine progression opportunities, and a collaborative culture within a nationally recognised firm.
For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch.
Niamh Nolan
niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com
0117 454 4409
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