In-House Property Solicitor

In-House Solicitor

South West - Exeter (Hybrid / Regional Travel)

LHH is currently partnering with a well-established and highly regarded UK property developer to support the growth of their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or legal executive looking to move into, or further develop, an in-house career within a commercially driven environment.

This organisation operates at scale across multiple regional offices and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments. They offer a supportive and forward-thinking culture where legal professionals are genuinely valued as key contributors to the business.

The Opportunity

This role sits within a central legal function, supporting a number of regional teams. You’ll work closely with senior legal leadership and play a key role in advising on a broad range of property-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Building strong working relationships with regional stakeholders across the business
• Advising on a variety of property matters, with a particular focus on affordable housing and investor sales
• Supporting on wider land transactions, including disposals
• Assisting with planning and infrastructure agreements
• Conducting due diligence and reporting on title

This is a role offering real variety, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact across multiple projects.

About You

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experience in property law, ideally including affordable housing, development work, or land transactions
• Familiarity with Section 106 or infrastructure agreements would be advantageous
• Previous experience working with a housebuilder or within a real estate practice is beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication skills and a commercially minded approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Car allowance or company car
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• A collaborative environment with clear opportunities for progression

If you’re looking for an in-house role where you can broaden your experience and work closely with a dynamic business, then please apply below.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.