Social & Affordable Housing Associate

Social & Affordable Housing Associate (3+ PQE)
Locations: Manchester

The Role

We are partnering with a prestigious national law firm-widely recognised as a market leader in the social and affordable housing space-to recruit experienced Associates (3+ PQE) for its expanding Housing Finance & Social Housing team.

This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing team working at the forefront of complex financings and major sector transactions-while enjoying exceptional support, responsibility, and career development.

About the Team

This award-winning Social & Affordable Housing group advises some of the most prominent organisations in the sector, including:

• Housing associations & registered providers

• Funders and banks

• Investors and institutional stakeholders

The practice handles sophisticated, high-value mandates such as bond issues, private placements, bilateral/syndicated loans, sustainability-linked funding, and innovative financing structures.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead on major transactions across the social and affordable housing sector.

• Advise clients on bond issues, private placements, loan facilities and sustainable finance products.

• Develop practical, commercially minded solutions tailored to each client's strategic priorities.

• Work closely with colleagues across finance, real estate, regulatory, and corporate teams to deliver holistic advice.

• Build long-term relationships with key clients and play an active role in the growth of the practice.

• Mentor junior lawyers, supporting their development and contributing to a positive team culture.

• Engage with formal training and development opportunities designed to accelerate your progression.

What We're Looking For

You will ideally bring:

• 3+ years' PQE with a background in commercial property or social housing-related portfolio work.

• Experience handling complex transactions and coordinating multi-disciplinary legal teams.

• Strong client-facing skills and a genuine interest in business development.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment.

• Strong academic credentials and robust commercial awareness.

• Excellent organisational skills, able to handle multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

If this is something that you could be interested in, please reach out to Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership

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