Housing Solicitor - Senior Associate

Birmingham – £60,000 - £80,000

Senior Associate – Real Estate (Home Ownership) – Birmingham – International Law Firm
 
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the thriving Home Ownership team within the Housing division of a leading international law firm, renowned for its excellence across a range of sectors including technology, private wealth, real estate, shipping, and beyond. The firm’s legal talent is widely recognised across life sciences, education, retail, sport and entertainment, and international trade – offering a diverse and dynamic environment for career growth.
 
About the Firm

This firm advises a broad spectrum of clients including multinationals, public companies, financial institutions, start-ups, and private individuals. Despite significant growth, the culture remains collaborative, approachable and ambitious, with a genuine commitment to people and purpose. Internationally connected, the firm works closely with a network of trusted law firms across more than 100 jurisdictions, and many of its lawyers are active contributors to global legal networks.
 
 
The Role

Based in Birmingham, this full-time role sits within the Home Ownership team, offering an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to high-quality work involving shared ownership, outright sales and after-sales transactions on behalf of housing associations, developers, and other property providers. There is also the opportunity to diversify your caseload with general real estate work.
 
This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, delivering exceptional legal services in a supportive environment. There is a strong culture of mentoring, and the firm’s Knowledge team provides ongoing technical and career development support.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of shared ownership, new build, and after-sale transactions, including lease extensions, disposals, RTB/RTA, deeds of variation and more
• Provide high-quality legal advice to a range of real estate clients, particularly housing associations and developers
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued expansion of the team
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies
• Actively support junior team members and contribute to their ongoing development
• Engage with internal training and external networking opportunities
• Manage billing and work towards income and profitability targets

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
• Strong experience with housing associations, especially in the affordable home ownership space
• Comfortable managing site set-ups and advising developers and investors (desirable but not essential)
• Passionate about team collaboration, client service, and mentoring junior colleagues
• Able to work well under pressure, managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines with a calm, proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
• A positive, forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to professional development

Flexible Working
The firm embraces agile working and offers hybrid options – employees are expected to work remotely for at least 50% of their time, with the option to explore further flexibility depending on individual needs.
 
To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV attached to ben@douglas-scott.co.uk or give me a call on 07451 271468.