Overview
Associate Director - Legal Recruitment - London, City & West End. With a Tier 1 ranked team in Legal 500 and Tier 2 in Chambers, this highly regarded law firm is looking for a Property Litigation Partner to join their established property litigation department in central London.
This is a unique opportunity, as it brings a chance for someone to step into partnership at a firm which doesn't have such a high threshold in terms of following required for day-1 partnership. They have an abundance of work, but they seek someone who can bring with them a strong track record in business development. Initially, it is likely that this will be a salaried partner role but comes with a clear path to equity.
The Firm
Established for over 150 years, this highly regarded law firm is a well-established, full-service operation with a standout reputation particularly in real estate and property disputes. With a strong presence in London and the South East, the firm is trusted by major developers, investors, and commercial landlords for its strategic, commercially-focused litigation expertise. Real estate is one of the firm’s core pillars, with seamless support spanning property litigation, development, investment and landlord-tenant matters.
You’ll benefit from a collaborative culture, robust client base, and entrepreneurial environment, with the freedom to grow and lead within a thriving team backed by a respected brand.
The Role
This cutting-edge firm is seeking to hire a Property Litigation Partner for their Central London office. The team of associates is based across both London and St Albans, so you would need to be able to spend time with them there ideally once a week or so. The firm is open to flexible arrangements for the right person. You will join a very friendly, supportive and professional team. The partner leading this team is highly supportive and professional. The Property Litigation department has seen increased workflow and, under strong leadership, they are looking to further expand the department. You will be working collaboratively with the 6 transactional property partners who work on prime London real estate, and with HNW and UHNW clients. The benefit of this is that there is a highly established real estate team providing property litigation with plenty of work. This, coupled with the firm’s growth plans, means there is a real opportunity to progress, all the way to equity in the future.
The Team
There are three lawyers in the team currently sitting under the HOD: a 6 PQE Senior Associate, a 5 PQE Associate, and a 1 year PQE Associate. The wider litigation team itself has four partners and various assistants, supported by two trainees and three secretaries. The team is ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Tier 2 in Chambers.
Requirements
* Property Litigation Partner
* Adept at business development with a track record of bringing in ideally at least £150,000+ per year through your own network/originations
* Strong technical knowledge and a desire to progress
* Salary is very competitive depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package on offer
This is an excellent opportunity for a Property Litigation Partner to join this stand-out firm based in Central London.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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