Partner - Real Estate (Enfranchisement)
Top 50 UK Law Firm | Multiple Office Locations (Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich)
I am currently working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to appoint a Partner to help lead and grow its specialist enfranchisement practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an established partner or senior lawyer with a strong profile in residential property and enfranchisement work to join a well-resourced platform with a strong reputation in the real estate sector. The firm is seeking an ambitious individual who can play a key role in the continued growth of a nationally recognised practice.
The Opportunity
Joining an established real estate team, you will advise a broad range of clients on complex enfranchisement and leasehold matters while helping to drive the strategic development of the practice.
Your work is likely to include:
- Advising landlords, developers, investors, management companies and leaseholders on enfranchisement matters.
- Handling collective enfranchisement claims and lease extension work.
- Advising on rights of first refusal and related leasehold legislation.
- Supporting clients with complex residential asset management issues.
- Working closely with real estate, litigation and private client teams on cross-disciplinary matters.
- Leading and developing client relationships across the residential property sector.
- Identifying opportunities for growth and contributing to the firm's wider business development strategy.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers while helping to shape the future direction of the team.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- An established Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate with a strong enfranchisement background.
- Technically excellent with significant experience in leasehold reform and residential property matters.
- Commercially minded and capable of providing strategic advice to clients.
- Experienced in developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Enthusiastic about business development and practice growth.
- Capable of leading matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm.
- Interested in building a long-term practice within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to join a growing national platform with an excellent reputation in real estate. The firm combines high-quality work with a collaborative culture and provides partners with the support, infrastructure and cross-referral opportunities needed to develop a successful practice.
For lawyers seeking a platform to expand an existing client base, develop new market opportunities and play a leading role in a growing specialist team, this represents a compelling opportunity.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
