Residential Development Partner – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will help lead a premier residential development practice within a top-tier UK law firm. You will drive strategic growth, shape client delivery, and mentor the next generation of lawyers across a national platform. The position focuses on high-profile development deals within the Living Sector, combining leadership with deep sector insight. You will contribute to expanding the firm’s national presence while upholding a culture of wellbeing and inclusion. This is a high-impact role for a practitioner who wants to influence both deals and the market direction.

Pay / Benefits

• top-tier salary
• advanced legal technology
• flexible working arrangements
• bespoke leadership training
• wellbeing-focused culture
• diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• lead premium development deals within the national team
• drive strategic growth and expansion of the residential practice
• mentor and develop junior lawyers and partners
• manage and negotiate complex contracts (conditional/unconditional, transfer, option, promotion)
• oversee development funding and forward commitment deals
• coordinate turnkey contracts and collaboration agreements
• enhance external profile and reputation in the Living Sector

Key requirements

• UK-qualified lawyer with 8+ years PQE
• deep Living Sector expertise and proven practice-building ability
• strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
• exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
• visible external profile in the sector

• leadership
• mentoring
• commercial awareness
• Living Sector expertise
• development deals
• conditional/unconditional contracts

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