Commercial Property Partner

Overview

In this Commercial Property Partner role, you will lead high-stakes residential development work for major national housebuilders and landowners. You will operate within a respected national firm’s real estate team, handling end-to-end advisory from land acquisition to plot sales. You’ll develop and expand a client base, leveraging existing relationships or a strong PLC panel track record. The opportunity offers a people‑centric culture, flexible hybrid working, and a platform to shape a leading practice in a dynamic market.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible hybrid working
• people-first culture
• autonomy and trust in how you perform
• equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on residential development projects for housebuilders and landowners
• Identify and grow a client base, leveraging a portable client following or PLC panel experience
• Develop and implement business development plans with a strong billing track record
• Deliver high-quality client service and maintain sector credibility across complex transactions

Key requirements

• Minimum 10 years PQE in commercial property, or less if candidates demonstrate energy, connections and the right outlook
• Proven track record advising housebuilders or landowners
• Strong ability to win and grow business with solid billing history
• Experience with land acquisition, planning, construction, site set-up and plot sales (preferred)
• Portable client following or prior PLC housebuilder panel exposure
• Commercial acumen and excellent client-handling skills

• Client-facing relationship management
• Business development and networking
• Communication and negotiation
• Commercial property advisory for residential development
• Land acquisition and planning
• Construction and site set-up

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