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Exciting Opportunity: Partner - Property Development Lawyer
Are you a commercially minded lawyer with a passion for property development? Our client, a leading organisation in the legal sector, is on the lookout for a dynamic Partner to join their Development & House Building Team in Reading. This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of an ambitious and forward-thinking firm that thrives on excellence.
About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with other Partners and team members, playing a key part in the growth and development of a specialist team dedicated to advising developers, house builders, land traders, promoters, funders, and landowners. You will engage in a diverse range of development projects, both locally and nationally, and collaborate with other teams specialising in Corporate Real Estate, Planning, Construction, and Property Litigation.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience: Over 8 years of experience in property development, with a track record of managing high-value and complex transactions.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage a team, along with experience in budget preparation and management.
- Negotiation Skills: Expertise in drafting and negotiating various agreements, including option agreements, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, S106 agreements, and infrastructure agreements.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of secured acquisition and development finance transactions.
- Client Relations: A knack for building and maintaining relationships with clients and referrers in the development sector, with a history of winning new work.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop growth strategies and drive business development initiatives.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with team members and external parties.
- Organisational Skills: Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to complex problems and an ability to identify concerns and provide practical solutions.
Why Join Our Client?
- Be a part of a modern and progressive firm that values high-quality work and innovation.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Contribute to the growth of a specialist team dedicated to making a significant impact in the property development sector.
- Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and join a thriving organisation that values your expertise, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a perfect fit for this role.
Join us in shaping the future of property development. Your next adventure awaits.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
