Associate; NQ to PQE - Development & Regeneration

Associate (NQ to 3 years PQE) - Housing Development & Regeneration | Leeds

Are you ready to build your career in one of the most dynamic areas of real estate?

Join one of the UK's top three largest Real Estate practices as an Associate in this award-winning Housing Development and Regeneration team. Based in their thriving Leeds office, you'll be at the forefront of residential development across the north, working on high-profile projects that are shaping communities and driving economic growth.

We're looking for an ambitious solicitor or legal executive (NQ- 3 PQE) to join this market-leading team of 12 partners and supporting lawyers. Whether you've trained specifically in residential development or have broader real estate experience and want to specialise, we want to hear from you.

You'll work on cutting-edge transactions for major house builders including Barratt, Taylor Wimpey, Vistry and Persimmon, alongside high-profile developers and public sector bodies. From land acquisitions and option agreements to planning obligations and joint ventures, you'll gain exposure to the full spectrum of residential development work—without the domestic conveyancing.

• Leading on transactions appropriate to your experience level
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger, complex deals
• Conducting title due diligence and managing land acquisitions
• Working on strategic deals including options, promotions and collaboration agreements
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, tax and construction
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least NQ level experience
• Background in residential development or broader real estate with a genuine commitment to specialise in housing
• Ability to manage your own caseload, work to tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills and commercial judgment
• Team player who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ambition to develop a long-term career in residential development

• Hybrid working approach balancing office and remote work
• 25 days annual leave plus option to buy more
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension allowance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Three-month sabbatical every five years
• Comprehensive training programme with daily mentoring
• Career development in a firm ranked by Great Place to Work® for 24 consecutive years

This is your chance to join a regional powerhouse with national reach, working on transactions that matter. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal for more information –