Job Description

Real Estate Partner - Development & Housebuilding - Berkshire
Location: Reading / Thames Valley (with hybrid working)
Level: Partner
Salary: Excellent, with full benefits and progression incentives
Practice Area: Real Estate Development / Residential & Commercial Development
I'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

The role includes:

• 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

Why consider this firm?
This is a progressive, independently ranked firm with a strong reputation in the development sector. You'll have the platform and autonomy to build on your practice while benefiting from the support of an experienced, collaborative team and cross-practice referrals. Hybrid working and flexible arrangements are in place, and the firm is serious about supporting the ambitions of its senior lawyers.
If you're a development-focused real estate lawyer looking to make a strategic move, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.