Partner

Residential Development Partner | Regional law firm | Reading Our Legal 500 well-established law firm client are seeking a commercially minded Partner to join their Development & House Building Team to work closely with other Partners within the Team and across the firm. The individual will be interested in an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow the firms existing specialist team which focus solely on advising developers, house builders, land traders, promoters, funders and landowners in connection with a broad range of development projects both locally and nationally. In addition, the Team works alongside other teams in the Firm that that specialise in Corporate Real Estate, Planning, Construction and Property Litigation. Our client are a modern and progressive firm seeking an individual who is used to dealing with high-quality work and wants to join a forward-thinking and ambitious firm. About you *You will possess in excess of 8 years' experience in property development, with management experience and autonomously handling high value/complex development transactions. *Used to managing and leading a team, and preparing and managing budgets. *Proven experience in drafting and negotiating option agreements, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, S106 agreements, infrastructure agreements and related deeds and documents undertaking due diligence, and providing detailed reporting. *Experience of preparing for/overseeing commercial or residential plot sales would be beneficial. *Experience handling secured acquisition and development finance transactions. *Ability to identify concerns and risks, providing practical and commercial solutions to clients. *Experience winning new work and building and maintaining relationships with existing clients and referrers in the development sector. *A strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, able to develop strategies for growth and drive business development. *An understanding of competitive issues within the sector and a proactive approach to implementing changes in service delivery as required to ensure continued success for the team. The firm offer excellent benefits including 35 days holiday, private medial and health insurance, flexible hybrid working and a car allowance as well as many others. Apply now! Or if you you would like to have a confidential discussion and discuss the opportunity further please contact Uma Aslam at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.