Lawyer - Deputy Managing Partner - Real Estate Practice

Marlin Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced solicitor with over 5 years of PQE to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential property cases. This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to take on significant responsibilities and engage in business development, leadership, and high-quality legal advice. The firm offers a clear pathway to senior leadership and competitive remuneration, all within a collaborative and professional environment.

Benefits

Pathway to senior leadership

Varied property work

Professional working environment

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualified experience as a solicitor.
• Strong background in commercial and residential property law.
• Excellent technical ability and sound commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and residential property caseload.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients including investors and developers.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client interaction

Business development

Leadership

Commercial and residential property expertise

Technical ability

Strong client-facing skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

We are a well-established and growing law firm based in South West London, seeking a 5+ years’ post-qualified solicitor with a strong real estate background to join our practice. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to play a key role in the firm’s future, with a clear succession plan to take over from the retiring Managing Partner.

The role will suit a commercially minded individual who enjoys client interaction, business development, and leadership, alongside delivering high-quality legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied commercial and residential property caseload, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinancing, and development work
• Act as a trusted adviser to a broad client base, including individuals, investors, developers, and SMEs
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and firm growth initiatives
• Work closely with the Managing Partner to support day‑to‑day management and strategic decision‑making
• Gradually assume increased responsibility for leadership and management of the practice as part of a planned succession

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in both commercial and residential property law
• Excellent technical ability combined with sound commercial judgment
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• Demonstrated interest in leadership, partnership, or firm management
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to building a long‑term career within the firm

What We Offer

• A clear pathway to senior leadership and Managing Partner role
• Exposure to high-quality, varied property work
• A stable, collaborative, and professional working environment
• Competitive remuneration, aligned with experience and progression

Working Arrangement

• Full-time, office-based role in our South West London office