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.