GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: Residential Development & Strategic Land Senior Associate/Partner £100,000 +

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Partner to join their expanding residential development and strategic land team. This position offers a compelling compensation package and a unique opportunity to shape the growth and reputation of the office as it expands. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in residential development and a desire to build their professional identity alongside the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential development & strategic land.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Willingness to build a personal reputation within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an incoming partner to build the office's influence.
• Help clients navigate complex residential development matters.
• Drive the expansion of the firm's real estate capabilities.

Skills

Client Engagement

Residential Development Knowledge

Strategic Land Development

Education

Law Degree

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: Residential Development & Strategic Land Senior Associate/Partner £100,000 ++, bradley stoke

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Client:

Okapi Legal Recruitment

Location:

bradley stoke, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: Residential Development & Strategic Land

Senior Associate/Partner | Top 50 UK Law Firm | Bristol

Hybrid working. £100,000 +

I have spent years listening to law firms tell me they are "growing" - usually right before a hiring freeze.

But once in a while, I come across something that is not just recruitment guff.

Bristol. Top 50 UK firm. Residential Development & Strategic Land.

They are planning to expand from 70 up to 250+ people, with most of that growth in Real Estate.

That is not just adding a few associates to look busy in client meetings. That is serious expansion.

Here is what makes this different from the usual corporate waffle:

They are looking for a Senior Associate or Partner to work alongside an incoming partner. No "maintaining an existing client base" or "filling a gap" - this is about building something properly.

The incoming partner isn't some random lateral hire either. They are a big player bringing in good quality work.

Let's talk about influence. In most firms, you'd be Associate #12 waiting for someone to retire before you get noticed. Here, you will actually have visibility as the office grows.

And yes, they are paying for it. The compensation package is specifically designed to lure top people away from competitors. They are not expecting you to take a pay cut for "culture" or "work-life balance" while the partners pocket the difference.

What is interesting is they are already winning against the established players. They have pulled talent from Bristol's top firms and even convinced London lawyers to relocate (a miracle in itself).

Perhaps most refreshingly, they are not fixated on some rigid job description written by HR in 2014. They are looking for the right person first, then tailoring the role around them.

You will fit if you:

• Are driven but don't measure your worth solely by billable hours
• Actually care about helping clients in residential development & strategic land
• Want to build your personal reputation alongside the firm's

If you are tired of being promised growth opportunities that mysteriously never materialize, this might be worth a conversation.

Contact me if you want the unvarnished details.