Real Estate Solicitor

Company: Simpson Judge
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Associate Solicitor – Real Estate (Social Housing & Registered Providers)

Manchester | Hybrid

2–6 PQE | Permanent

A growing specialist Real Estate team is looking for an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its expanding Social Housing & Registered Providers practice.

You’ll work closely with experienced Partners and Housing & Regeneration specialists, advising Registered Providers and Housing Associations on a varied mix of social and affordable housing transactions.

The role includes:

  • Shared ownership & staircasing
  • Right to Buy transactions
  • Affordable housing acquisitions & disposals
  • Commercial leases
  • Asset management
  • Development & regeneration matters
  • General commercial property work

We’re looking for:

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • 2–6 years’ PQE ideally
  • Commercial property, development, affordable housing or social housing experience
  • Strong technical and client management skills
  • Commercially minded and proactive
  • Interest in developing a specialist Social Housing practice

Why consider it?

  • Growing and strategically important practice area
  • High-quality client exposure
  • Close Partner support and mentoring
  • Genuine progression opportunities
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and benefits

A particularly good opportunity for a Commercial Property Associate looking to move into Social Housing, or an existing Social Housing lawyer wanting greater responsibility and the opportunity to help build a growing practice.

Interested? Message me confidentially for further details.

Posted: August 20th, 2026