Real Estate Development Lawyer - PartnerNewcastle upon Tyne An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Development Partner to join a highly regarded, full-service law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne.This firm has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, partner-led advice combined with exceptional personal service. The Team You will be joining a Commercial Real Estate Development team with an enviable market reputation. The team advises on a broad range of development matters across multiple sectors, including: Waste, Energy & RenewablesResidential developmentHealthcareLeisure & HospitalityRetail The client base includes national organisations, household names and well-established regional clients, offering exposure to high-value, strategic, project-based development work.The Role This is a senior appointment offering the opportunity to lead and shape development projects, play a key role in client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.Key responsibilities will include: Managing and negotiating site acquisitions and development projects, including conditional contracts, options, promotion agreements, sub-sales and forward funding arrangementsAdvising on legal structures and heads of terms at the negotiation stageHandling complex title issues, easements, covenants, ransoms and environmental mattersDrafting and negotiating a wide range of overage and clawback arrangementsDrafting and negotiating planning agreements and statutory agreements, alongside wider infrastructure-related development workWorking closely with architects, planning consultants, counsel and other professional advisersSupporting strategic matters and client relationship management at partner levelDelegating to, supervising and mentoring junior fee earnersPlaying an active role in business development, team growth and market profile About You The successful candidate will: Have significant experience in real estate development work, ideally 8+ years' PQEBe confident handling complex, high-value development transactionsDemonstrate strong client-facing and relationship-management skillsHave an interest in mentoring, supervision and developing junior lawyersTake a proactive and commercial approach to business developmentAlign with a firm culture that values collaboration, professionalism and long-term client relationships Why This Role? Join a market-leading development team with top-tier rankingsWork on high-quality, multi-sector development projectsGenuine opportunity to shape and grow a practiceStrong, values-led firm culture with an emphasis on people and communityPlatform to further build a personal and team profile in the North East and nationally All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. If you are considering your next move at partner level, or are ready to step up and be part of a successful and collegiate commercial practice - I'd be delighted to speak with you.For more information please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal.