Real Estate Partner

Residential Development Partner | International law firm | Southampton

Our international law firm client is seeking an ambitious Residential Development Partner to join their large Real Estate team in Southampton.

The firm supports clients on a range of projects across the Living Sector. They act for PLCs, regional and SME house builders, registered providers of affordable housing, land promoters, and PRS investors & developers in respect of residential and residential-led mixed-use developments.

If your expertise lies in house-building, build to rent, strategic land, or affordable housing, this is the right opportunity for you.

The firm is looking for a partner with a credible track record in this sector, capable of delivering growth and increasing their national profile.

You will be joining a national high-profile team with the best exposure to high-value development work available. This includes conditional and unconditional contracts/transfers, option agreements, promotion agreements, development funding agreements, forward commitment/turnkey contracts, and collaboration agreements with a focus on high-value residential development and investment projects.

To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:

1. A legal qualification with 8+ years' post-admission experience.
2. A high level of knowledge of the UK living sector and experience of building and sustaining a practice in this sector.
3. The ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of revenue prioritisation.
4. An effective coach and sounding board for team members, giving a clear sense of direction and purpose.
5. The ability to actively seek out opportunities for innovation and create process improvements.
6. A role model with a commercial mindset who ensures efficiency.
7. An external profile as a leader in this field.

A fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge. Apply now!

Or if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Uma Aslam for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.