Commercial Property Partner

Overview

As Commercial Property Partner you will advise on complex residential development projects for major housebuilders and landowners. You will join a market-leading national firm with a strong real estate team and a people-first culture. In this role, you’ll nurture key client relationships, drive new business, and contribute to high-value transactions across land acquisition, planning, construction, and plot sales. You will operate with autonomy and a client-focused mindset, shaping strategy for top-tier clients. This is a high-impact, growth-minded opportunity to lead a premier practice in residential development.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible hybrid working
• high-quality work and leading team
• autonomy and flexibility in performance
• supportive culture
• diversity and inclusion emphasis

Responsibilities

• advise housebuilders or landowners on commercial property matters within residential development
• build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• win and grow a client base, supported by a solid billing history and BD plan
• deliver high-quality legal guidance across land acquisition, planning, construction, and plot sales
• contribute to firm growth in a national, market-leading practice

Key requirements

• min 10 years PQE in commercial property
• proven track record with housebuilders or landowners
• portable client following or experience with PLC housebuilder clients
• deep sector credibility, commercial acumen, and strong client-handling skills
• ability to win business and execute a business development plan
• energy, connections, and the right outlook

• excellent client-handling
• strong communication and relationship-building
• commercial acumen
• commercial property law
• land acquisition
• planning

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