A prestigious international law firm is seeking an accomplished Commercial Real Estate Partner to join its London office as part of its strategic growth plans.

This represents a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial real estate lawyer to join a highly regarded platform with an established reputation across the UK and internationally. The firm advises a diverse client base, including developers, institutional investors, property companies, overseas investors, family offices, and corporate occupiers, providing a strong foundation upon which to build and further develop an existing practice.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the continued expansion of the Real Estate team while benefiting from a collaborative culture and access to a broad range of complementary practice areas.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking to attract a commercially minded Real Estate Partner with a strong market profile, proven relationship network, and a clear strategy for practice growth.

You will have the autonomy to develop your practice while leveraging an established platform, strong internal referrals, and a high-quality existing client base.

The wider firm offers significant opportunities for collaboration across Corporate, Banking & Finance, Construction, Planning, Private Wealth, Dispute Resolution, and International practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• An established Commercial Real Estate Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director and ready to step up
• Technically strong with an excellent reputation within the London real estate market
• Experienced advising developers, investors, property companies, corporate occupiers, or institutional clients
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional network and referral base
• Capable of presenting a credible business plan and growth strategy
• Commercially astute with a track record of originating and maintaining client relationships
• A collaborative leader who enjoys developing teams and mentoring junior lawyers
• Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth of a successful practice

What's on Offer?

• £200,000-£250,000 remuneration package, dependent on experience and business case
• Access to a highly respected international platform
• Significant cross-selling and referral opportunities
• Existing client relationships and high-quality work streams
• Strong support infrastructure and business services teams
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Market-leading benefits package
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial partnership culture
• Genuine opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the Real Estate practice

This opportunity will particularly appeal to a lawyer with an established client following, strong intermediary relationships, and clear ambitions to grow a market-leading Commercial Real Estate practice within a supportive and ambitious firm.

📞 Interested in finding out more?

For a confidential discussion, contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on 07584 104790.