Real Estate Partner - Development -Berkshire
- Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Level: Partner
Salary: Excellent, with full benefits and progression incentives
Practice Area: Real Estate Development / Residential & Commercial DevelopmentI'm working with a modern and ambitious law firm in the Thames Valley that is looking to grow its leading Development & Housebuilding team with the appointment of a senior lawyer - ideally at Partner level - with extensive experience in advising on complex residential and commercial development matters.This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing and well-established property team that advises developers, housebuilders, land promoters, funders and landowners on a broad range of development projects, both locally and across the UK.The team works closely with colleagues in Planning, Construction, Property Litigation and Corporate Real Estate, and benefits from a longstanding reputation in site acquisition, plot sales and development finance.What they're looking for:
- A senior real estate lawyer (8+ years' PQE) with a strong background in property development
- Proven track record handling complex land transactions, including conditional contracts, option agreements, promotion agreements, S106s and infrastructure agreements
- Confident managing secured acquisition and development finance transactions
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets and overseeing performance
- Comfortable identifying risks and offering pragmatic, commercial advice to clients
- Strong client base or network in the residential and/or mixed-use development sector
- Commercial mindset and appetite for business development, cross-selling and strategy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally
- Working closely with existing Partners to drive growth in the team and service offering
- Acting as a trusted adviser to a diverse client base of developers, landowners and funders
- Leading complex development transactions and managing client relationships
- Supporting more junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership
- Playing a key role in business planning, marketing and client acquisition strategies