Real Estate Partner – Development -Berkshire

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Full benefits package

Support for business development

Job summary

A modern law firm in Reading is seeking a Partner-level real estate lawyer with 8+ years of PQE and experience in complex residential and commercial developments. Key responsibilities include leading transactions, managing client relationships, and driving team growth. The firm offers hybrid working and supports the ambitions of its senior lawyers through collaboration and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in residential and commercial development matters.
• Proven track record in managing secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
• Comfortable with conditional contracts, option agreements, and infrastructure agreements.
• Experience leading teams, budgets and performance oversight.
• Ability to identify risks and provide pragmatic, commercial client advice.
• Strong client base or network in residential and/or mixed-use development.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the team and service offering.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients.
• Lead complex development transactions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team leadership.
• Contribute to business planning, marketing and client acquisition strategies.

Skills

Complex land transactions

Client management

Business development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Senior real estate lawyer (8+ years’ PQE)

Job description

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.

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