Property Solicitor

As our Property Solicitor in our property charging team you’ll play a key role in enabling Bromford Flagship Live West to thrive by delivering high-quality legal services focused on legal due diligence and rectification in respect of our properties and charging transactional work more broadly. You’ll ensure our loan facilities are fully secured and that our property stock is consistently prepared, compliant and ready to charge, supporting the Group’s funding strategy and long‑term growth.

• Deliver high-quality legal advice and support on property charging and securitisation, including financing and refinancing matters.
• Carry out legal due diligence on properties and resolve title issues or defects to ensure they are acceptable to funders.
• Ensure charging and securitisation processes are compliant, robust and continually improved.
• Work closely with development and internal teams to ensure funders’ requirements are understood and met.
• Support the achievement of rolling security requirements across the property portfolio.
• Instruct and manage external solicitors, ensuring transactions are delivered on time, within agreed fees and to a high standard.
• Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to risk awareness, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Supervise and mentor more junior colleagues, supporting their development and building capability within the team.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will genuinely influence how we operate. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a robust, efficient and future focused security charging programme, while continuing to develop your professional skills in a supportive in‑house environment.

This is a full time, permanent role working 37 hours per week.

Hybrid working is available for this role, typically working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You can be based in any of our main offices across the BFL Group, but occasional travel to other offices across our geography may be required.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal practice.
• Ability to manage complex workloads independently and prioritise effectively.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to embrace change and support innovation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support the development of more junior colleagues.
• Substantive experience in real estate law.
• Experience of managing legal due diligence and resolving title issues
• Sound understanding of property charging, securitisation and funder requirements.
• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.

• Experience of contributing to process improvement and more efficient working practices.
• Experience of advising on property charging and securitisation matters.
• Experience of working in-house or within a large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge of social housing or regulated sector funding environments.
• Relevant post qualification training in property finance or securitisation.

Please note:

This role is not eligible for CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.

• Working Style:
  Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave:
  Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions:
  Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks:
  Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development:
  Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support:
  Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters:
  Prioritise your health…