At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape a top residential development practice with national housebuilders.
- Company: Join a leading Top 100 national law firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £200,000+, hybrid working, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with significant investment in technology and infrastructure.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on the regional residential development market.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential development and strong leadership skills.
A leading Top 100 national law firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Partner to lead and shape a highly regarded Residential Development practice in its Birmingham office. This is a standout opportunity to work closely with national housebuilders on large-scale residential development projects across the UK, in a well-established, high-performing and well-funded team.
Key features of the practice include significant investment in people, technology and infrastructure, providing a strong platform for continued growth and expansion. The role offers genuine scope to take a leading position in shaping and developing the Birmingham offering, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the regional residential development market. It is open to both salaried and equity Partner levels, with flexibility to support team moves where appropriate, and the firm is ready to scale the team quickly for the right individual or incoming group.
On offer:
- Competitive package with scope to exceed £200,000+ depending on experience and structure
- Hybrid working model
- Strong pipeline of high-quality national developer work
- Clear platform for leadership, growth, and strategic influence
- Well-invested, supportive national practice with strong backing
Core practice expertise includes:
- Acquisitions, disposals and exchanges of land and property, including serviced parcels
- Overage arrangements and security
- Strategic land work including option agreements, promotion agreements and hybrid structures
- Collaboration, consortium and joint venture arrangements, including site assembly
- Planning and infrastructure agreements
- Building licences and development agreements
- Development management agreements
- Mixed-use schemes and structuring advice
- Institutional residential investment
- Investor acquisitions and disposals of residential portfolios
- Funding agreements
Contact: Ellie Marshall – ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com – 07383 821952
Residential Development Partner employer: Oculus Legal Group
Join a leading Top 100 national law firm in Birmingham, where you will have the opportunity to shape a highly regarded Residential Development practice. With a strong commitment to employee growth, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive work culture, this role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to make a significant impact on the regional market while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working.
