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.
