*Role of the Week* Commercial Property Partners & Senior Associates - Leading Central London Firm

Segal Placements; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Central London law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Partner or Senior Associate/Legal Director to join their dynamic team. This opportunity offers immediate Partner level entry, potential full-equity entry, and a chance to take on a leadership role. The firm is recognized for its collaborative environment and strong client relationships, making it ideal for professionals with a solid client base. Competitive compensation including bonuses and a balanced work culture are provided.

Benefits

Genuine Partnership Opportunity

Potential leadership scope

Healthy five-figure bonuses

Supportive management

Robust BD support

Fantastic culture

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property, including development and investment.
• Client following or active work stream is a pre-requisite.
• Ability to manage major projects and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the commercial property practice.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Take a leadership role in the department.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

UK Qualified

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be working on a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and well-known Central London law firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Partner or an ambitious Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their flourishing and busy team.

Our client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial outfit who are known for punching well above their weight and who regularly act opposite major City firms on high-value and complex real estate matters. They tend to attract Partners from leading City and Mayfair Firms. For a Partner, this opportunity offers a potential full-equity entry level as well as the possibility of taking on leadership of the department in the near future.

For a non-Partner this offers immediate Partner level entry.

With a well-earned reputation as a trusted adviser to major corporates, retailers, developers, and HNW individuals, our client is known for delivering exceptional service and building long-term client relationships.

Partners are encouraged to grow their practice with strong internal backing, strategic BD support, and an emphasis on work-life balance.

The Real Estate Practice

The firm’s real estate team is one of the most prominent departments within the firm and handles a wide spectrum of property work, including:

• Major development projects – large-scale, often high-profile, schemes across London and the South East
• Commercial investment – acquisitions and disposals for a broad investor base
• Landlord and Tenant matters – for well-known national and international retailers and property companies
• Hotels work
• Real Estate Finance – supported by a first-rate banking and finance team
• Prime Central London residential – transactions involving high-value assets for private clients and family offices
• Full ancillary support – including planning, construction, and property litigation, all handled by strong teams

Their clients include well-known developers, retailers, hotels, institutional investors, and HNW individuals. The team frequently works on transactions involving leading City firms.

This opportunity is suited for:

A Commercial Property Partner looking for a firm with a collaborative, strategic and progressive environment – and a platform to lead and grow; For the right candidate, there is potential to step straight into full equity. Or a Senior Associate or Legal Director with a following or client base who is ready for the step into partnership, with immediate consideration available.

The incoming individual will beUK Qualified with a pedigree of having recently worked at a leading International, National, Regional of Central London Firm.

They will become:

• Integrated with the firm’s key clients;
• Given full support to build and grow their practice;
• Encouraged to take a leadership role within the department.

The suitable applicants will currently be Partners or senior non-Partners working in commercial property, ideally with broad experience across development, investment, and landlord & tenant work.

A modest client following or active work stream, and a track record of winning, developing and retaining clients is a pre-requisite together with the confidence to manage major projects and relationships. Experience acting opposite or alongside leading City or West End firms will be highly valued.

In return the successful candidate will benefit from:

• Genuine Partnership Opportunity – including immediate equity potential for the right candidate;
• Potential leadership scope – with the chance to step into the Head of Team role;
• Excellent rewards – including healthy five-figure bonuses for high performers;
• Supportive management – partners are actively taken to meet clients and introduced to the firm’s key contacts;
• Robust BD support – including regular opportunities to attend high-value networking events;
• Strong internal referral network across corporate, finance, litigation, and private wealth;
• Fantastic culture – a firm that prioritises balance, with regular, well-attended social events and a positive, inclusive team ethos.

To discuss this and similar opportunities in confidence please call us in confidence on 0203 930 1003 or email Julian on [e-mail]