Real Estate Partner

BCL Legal; London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm in London seeks a Real Estate Partner to establish a strong Strategic Land & Development practice. This role involves leading complex projects and developing lasting relationships with clients. Candidates should have a robust background in real estate development and excellent business development skills. This is a unique opportunity to grow your practice in a supportive and respected firm.

Benefits

Strong career support

Collegiate work environment

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Strong background in Strategic Land or Real Estate Development.
• Experience advising landowners or promoters.
• Proven business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner in the Strategic Land & Development practice.
• Lead on complex, long-term projects.
• Develop relationships with landowners and developers.

Skills

Strategic Land

Real Estate Development

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Partner | Leading City Law Firm

A highly regarded City law firm is seeking to appoint an additional Partner within its Real Estate team to focus on Strategic Land and Development. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, highly respected practice with a strong client base and an excellent platform for growth.

The firm has built a long-standing reputation in the strategic land market, acting primarily for landowners, farmers, promoters, developers, and intermediaries. With trusted relationships spanning over 20 years, the team is known for handling complex, high-value, multi-phase projects often running across decades, involving collaboration between landowners and significant infrastructure investment.

The firm does not act for housebuilders, ensuring a clear focus on strategic land clients and avoiding conflicts. Matters frequently require cross-firm collaboration, drawing on expertise in planning, construction, and real estate development, making this a genuinely multi-disciplinary environment.

With increasing demand, the team is now looking to expand at partner level. This appointment is part of a longer-term growth and succession strategy, offering a clear platform for you to build and shape your practice within a supportive and collegiate partnership.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner in the firm's Strategic Land & Development practice.
• Lead on complex, long-term projects, often involving phased land promotion and infrastructure delivery.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with landowners, promoters, and developers.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to provide a seamless, full-service offering.

Candidate Requirements

• A strong background in Strategic Land or Real Estate Development.
• Experience advising landowners, promoters, or developers (not housebuilders).
• A technically excellent, entrepreneurial lawyer with proven business development skills.
• Collegiate and team-focused, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• A portable practice or part following would be advantageous, though not essential.

Why Apply?

• Join a thriving, well-established Strategic Land practice with deep client relationships.
• Take on a partner-level role with genuine scope to grow your practice.
• Work within a collegiate, forward-thinking firm that supports long-term career development.
• Benefit from the firm's strong reputation and cross-departmental support.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior lawyer to take a leading role in one of the City's most respected Real Estate practices.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.