Commercial Property Partner

Overview

In this Commercial Property Partner role, you will lead high-value residential development advisory for major housebuilders and landowners. You’ll operate within a national, client-centric firm known for its top-tier real estate practice. You will guide projects across land acquisition, planning, construction, site set-up and plot sales, partnering with a leading housebuilder team. The role offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive package, and a chance to shape strategic client relationships in a market-leading environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible hybrid working
• people-first culture
• autonomy in role

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice to housebuilders or landowners on residential development
• Win and grow business with a solid billing history and business development plan
• Manage client relationships and develop a portable client following or leverage an existing PLC housebuilder panel
• Advise across the full development lifecycle: land acquisition, planning, construction, site set-up and plot sales
• Collaborate with national housebuilders and a top-tier real estate division to deliver first-class service
• Support business development efforts and client strategy to expand the client base

Key requirements

• At least 10 years’ PQE in commercial property (with flexibility for strong energy and outlook)
• Strong track record advising housebuilders or landowners
• Portable client following or experience on PLC housebuilder client panel
• Deep sector credibility, commercial acumen and excellent client-handling skills
• Proven ability to win and grow business with a solid billing history and BD plan

• strong client-handling
• commercial acumen
• business development orientation
• commercial property law
• residential development
• land acquisition

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