Senior Associate - Housebuilder/ Residential development

Senior Housing & Residential Development Lawyer | Manchester Leading Housing & Residential Development Team | Housebuilder & Development Work | Managing Associate / Senior Associate | Excellent Career Progression We are working with a highly regarded, full-service UK law firm looking to appoint an experienced Senior Housing & Residential Development Lawyer to join its established and growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and client-focused lawyer to join a well-regarded practice at the forefront of the residential development sector. The team advises a strong portfolio of national, regional and SME housebuilders, registered providers and developer clients on complex, high-value residential development and affordable housing transactions. The role would suit an experienced lawyer, ideally with 6+ years' PQE, who is looking to take on greater responsibility, develop key client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice. The Opportunity You will: · Lead a broad range of residential development transactions, including site acquisitions, strategic land assembly and disposals for national, regional and SME housebuilders · Advise on complex residential development projects, taking ownership of due diligence and providing clear, commercial advice · Draft and negotiate development documentation, including contracts, options, building leases, promotion agreements, transfers and overage agreements · Advise on affordable housing transactions, including Section 106, golden brick, turnkey and package deals · Support registered providers with funding arrangements, leasehold structures and portfolio management matters · Work closely with colleagues across Estate Set Up, Infrastructure and Plot Sales to support developments from acquisition through to completion · Take responsibility for key client relationships and act as a trusted, commercially focused adviser · Supervise, support and mentor junior lawyers, helping to develop the wider team · Contribute to business development, networking and the continued growth of the practice · Work collaboratively with colleagues across Housing, Real Estate, Planning, Construction and Property Litigation to deliver a multidisciplinary service The Team · Highly regarded and growing Housing & Residential Development practice · Strong reputation across the residential development and affordable housing sectors · Acts for a broad portfolio of leading housebuilders, registered providers and developer clients · Excellent quality and variety of high-value development work · Collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth culture · Strong emphasis on client relationships, professional development and long-term progression · Opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and play a visible role within the team Why Apply? · Join an ambitious and well-established Housing & Residential Development practice · Work on high-quality and complex residential development transactions · Gain genuine autonomy and responsibility across a varied caseload · Develop strong relationships with key clients and become a trusted adviser · Take on leadership, supervision and mentoring responsibilities · Play an active role in the continued growth and development of the practice · Benefit from excellent career progression and long-term development opportunities · Work within a collaborative and supportive team with a strong national platform · Flexible hybrid working, with around two days per week in the Manchester office The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have 6+ years' PQE and strong experience in housebuilder site acquisition and residential development work. Experience across affordable housing and/or Housing & Regeneration would also be of interest. You will have excellent technical and client management skills, together with a commercial and solutions-focused approach. The role would suit someone who is keen to develop their leadership responsibilities, take ownership of significant matters and contribute to the continued growth of the team. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.