Commercial Property Partner

Kew Law; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Equity opportunity

Modern technology

Marketing and BD support

Internal referrals

Supportive partnership team

Autonomy to shape the department

Job summary

Kew Law in Essex is seeking an ambitious Commercial Property Partner to drive growth, build a market-leading practice, and lead a growing team with autonomy.

You will deepen client relationships, develop a regional network of developers, investors and lenders, and shape recruitment and strategy for the department.

Qualifications

• Technically strong Commercial Property lawyer.
• Partner-level experience or senior associate seeking partnership.
• Growth minded with networking and business development focus.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic development of the Commercial Property department.
• Strengthen relationships with existing business clients and professional introducers.
• Develop connections with developers, investors, landlords, lenders, agents and local businesses.
• Increase the conversion of existing commercial opportunities generated across the firm.
• Build and mentor a growing Commercial Property team.
• Help shape recruitment and future departmental structure.
• Raise the firm’s profile within the commercial property market across Essex and Suffolk.
• Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters including acquisitions, leases, development, finance, options, investments and corporate support.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Team leadership

Mentoring

Growth mindset

Job description

Kew Law is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial Property Partner to help drive forward the next stage of growth within our Commercial Property offering.

This role will appeal to a lawyer who enjoys more than simply servicing an existing caseload. We are looking for someone who wants to build relationships, develop a team, raise market profile and create a substantial commercial property practice within an established and ambitious regional law firm.

Whilst Commercial Property is an established part of the firm, we believe there is considerable untapped potential. We have a strong regional brand, an extensive client base, significant cross-referral opportunities and a consistent pipeline of enquiries. We are now looking for the right individual to help convert those opportunities into a market-leading department.

Location
Essex | Flexible Location

Department
Commercial Property

Employment type
Full Time

Date added
Oct, 6, 2026

Job Description

The successful candidate will be given genuine autonomy and support to:

• Shape the strategic development of the Commercial Property department.
• Strengthen relationships with existing business clients and professional introducers.
• Develop new connections with developers, investors, landlords, lenders, agents and local businesses.
• Increase the conversion of existing commercial opportunities generated across the firm.
• Build and mentor a growing Commercial Property team.
• Help shape recruitment and future departmental structure.
• Raise the firm’s profile within the commercial property market across Essex and Suffolk.

This is a genuine growth role with the opportunity to create something significant over the coming years.

The Work

You will advise on a broad range of commercial property matters including:

• Commercial acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leases
• Development and site acquisition work
• Property finance
• Option and promotion agreements
• Investment property transactions
• Corporate support transactions

You will also have access to substantial cross-referral opportunities from the firm's conveyancing, litigation, employment, private client and corporate relationships.

About You

You are likely to be:

• An existing Partner, Legal Director or experienced Senior Associate seeking a partnership opportunity.
• A technically strong Commercial Property lawyer.
• Commercially aware and growth focused.
• Enthusiastic about networking, relationship building and business development.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others.
• Looking for a platform where your efforts can directly influence the success of a department.

A client following would be welcomed, but it is not essential.

More important is the ability to develop relationships, create opportunities and help drive long-term growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive partner remuneration package.
• Equity opportunity for the right individual.
• Modern technology and infrastructure.
• Dedicated marketing and business development support.
• Internal referral opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative partnership team.
• Genuine autonomy to shape the future direction of the department.

Why Kew Law?

Kew Law combines the reputation, resources and client base of a substantial regional practice with the ambition and entrepreneurial culture of a growing business.

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that is actively investing in the future of Commercial Property and seeking a leader who wants to build, grow and shape a successful department for the long term.

If you are looking for a platform rather than simply another role, we would welcome a confidential conversation.