Residential Development Partner / Legal Director | Kent
This is the kind of opportunity that rarely comes to market: the chance to step into a key leadership role with the freedom to build, shape and grow a Residential Development offering in one of the South East’s most active property markets.
You’ll join a nationally recognised Real Estate team with an excellent reputation across residential development, strategic land and housebuilder work. The wider team acts for national developers, landowners, promoters, investors and registered providers on complex development projects across the South East and beyond.
The Sevenoaks office is a major focus for future growth and succession planning, creating a genuine opportunity for the right individual to establish themselves as a leading figure within the practice.
The role would suit a Legal Director, Partner or ambitious senior lawyer with strong business development capability, an existing network or following, and the drive to build something long term.
This is not a maintenance hire. It is a strategic growth role for a commercially minded development lawyer who enjoys building relationships, winning work and becoming a visible name in the market.
The Opportunity
- Play a leading role in growing and developing the Residential Development offering in Sevenoaks and the South East
- Build relationships with developers, landowners, agents and professional referrers across the South East
- Lead on acquisitions, disposals, option agreements, promotion agreements and development matters
- Work closely with planning, construction and real estate colleagues on large-scale schemes
- Mentor and support junior lawyers within an expanding team
- Help shape strategy, growth and future leadership within the department
This is a role for someone who enjoys being front-footed commercially, not simply servicing existing work.
About You
- Residential Development Solicitor with significant experience gained at a recognised regional, national or City firm
- Strong technical background across development and strategic land matters
- Commercially minded and confident building long-term client relationships
- A genuine self-starter who enjoys networking, business development and generating work
- Existing client following, referral network or market presence highly advantageous
- Looking for a platform with autonomy, visibility and progression
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Rare chance to build and lead a growing real estate development practice in the South East
- Join a highly profitable and well-resourced national Real Estate team
- Genuine autonomy with strong internal support and cross-referrals
- Flexible hybrid working with only 1–2 days per week in Sevenoaks required
- Long-term succession opportunity within an established team
- Strong salary and benefits package with Partner-level prospects
- High-quality work without the politics and pressure often found in larger City environments
For ambitious development lawyers who want more influence, more autonomy and the backing of a major platform, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.
Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.