Housing Finance Solicitor/Associate 3-5 PQE (Bristol or Birmingham)

Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting an Associate to join our Property (Housing Finance and portfolio) team, to be based in either our Bristol or Birmingham office (with flexible, hybrid working). The Housing Finance & Portfolio team act mostly for Registered Providers and Lenders nationally, providing advice on all aspects connected with large scale security charging and portfolio transaction projects and the mortgaging of properties to or for lenders.

Bevan Brittan has strong recognition in the independent legal directories - Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. In both guides we are consistently ranked in the top tier for our practices across the UK, with multiple individuals recognised as leading lawyers. We have offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol.

The role

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy team on a wide range of property finance and housing portfolio and large-scale property due diligence projects, predominantly focused on working with our Registered Provider clients but also with lenders and security trustees operating in the housing sector.

This role will include supporting the partners and the wider specialist national team in relation to:

Assisting with large security charging and due diligence projects, including drafting and negotiating Certificates of Title, reports on title and dealing with rectification work to perfect security for charging; The management and supervision of smaller property finance and property portfolio transactions under the supervision of the partners; Supervising and supporting junior fee earners on the processes to be undertaken for the correct preparation of properties to be mortgaged, purchased or sold; Drafting and negotiating condition precedent documentation as required by the lender and/or security trustees. Compiling high level and more detailed title reports for asset management sales and acquisitions Assisting to project manage junior fee earners with large scale title and search reviews, bulk Land Registry applications, title rectification work and general transaction management; Management of data collation and storage via our digital portals and assisting with the management of Legal tech systems for security and portfolio acquisitions Business development activities, such as attending client events, client training, conferences and drafting articles; Supporting Partners with pitches bids and tenders.

You would be part of a growing, dynamic and friendly team of specialist housing finance and portfolio lawyers, working with a variety of support from experienced and market leading partners and legal directors whilst being an integral link to the development of our junior team.

What we are looking for from you

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

Property finance and/or property portfolio transactions experience is required although training will be provided and you will receive ongoing day to day support from our team of expert lawyers. Previous experience of working for Registered Providers and/or lenders to the housing sector is required and the demonstration of a committed interest to the wider Social Housing sector would also be an advantage. Strong organisational, and project management skills, including the ability to assist with the management and supervision of juniors and to be the lead on smaller property finance and property portfolio transactions. Excellent teamwork and communication skills requisite for large scale project work, with the ability to use your initiative, be proactive and show high levels of responsibility required to bring transactions to completion on time. The ability to work efficiently and accurately in the review and drafting of condition precedent documents including certificates of titles and reports to lenders/clients, carrying out title due diligence, property tables, disclosures, searches and indemnity insurance policies; Previous experience of using the Land Registry portal and Mapsearch, search and web based data service providers and data platforms would be helpful. Also, knowledge of Legal tech/Gen AI knowledge is preferable but not essential; The ability to work collaboratively, and positively with others, with enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn and support the team; Experience with billing and the financial management of transactions; Experience of working with Microsoft excel.

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