Sourcing Must Haves

  • Strong technical commercial real estate lawyer

  • Experience in a reputable firm (not exclusively small high street/regional firms)

  • Ability to operate independently with strong communication skills

  • Commercial property transactions experience: acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, investment, landlord/tenant work

Sourcing Nice to Haves

  • Combination of technical expertise and business development skills (rare but ideal)

  • Existing client following (attractive but not essential)

Location Requirements

  • Remote working within the United Kingdom

  • Flexibility on location

Other Preferences

  • Candidates aligned with entrepreneurial, collaborative, non-hierarchical culture

  • Interest in building a legal function and team within an established ecosystem

  • Motivated by high quality work with a strong internal referral pipeline

  • Seeking pathway to leadership (Head of Department) and team building opportunities

  • Comfortable with high-value, elite client base including HNW and UHNW individuals

  • Comfortable working in a firm connected to actuarial business providing pension context

Additional Notes

  • Salary circa £80,000

  • Recruitment process: initial call with Oli Sloam, second stage with two legal directors, possible final stage

  • Work environment described as less hierarchical and less pressured than traditional US law firms