Residential Property Associate

Cambridge

⚖️ 4+ Years PQE

The Opportunity

The Head of Residential Property Partner is seeking a talented and driven Real Estate (Residential Property) Associate to join and strengthen the firm’s expanding Cambridge practice. With a substantial pipeline of high-quality work and deep local market connections, the Partner now needs an Associate who can:

• ⭐ Bridge the gap between senior leadership and junior associates in the Cambridge office
• Support in building and scaling a fast-growing regional practice
• Be introduced to a powerful Cambridge network of clients and referrers
• Take an active role in business development (BD) and market visibility
• ⏱️ Help free up Partner capacity, enabling further growth

This is a rare opportunity to become a recognised market-leading lawyer for residential property work in Cambridge.

About the Firm

One of the fastest-growing law firms in the UK, the business has delivered:

• 400% turnover growth in the last decade
• Major ongoing investment in marketing, recruitment, and business development
• A growth trajectory that shows no sign of slowing

The Residential Property team is:

• Highly ranked in both London and key regional markets
• Known for handling prime and super-prime property transactions
• Recognised for delivering best-in-class legal work
• Trusted on complex, high-value residential property matters

Role & Responsibilities

You will play a key role in shaping the firm’s Cambridge market presence, including:

• Managing a diverse caseload of high-value residential property transactions
• Supporting senior leadership and junior associates on complex matters
• Acting as a core contact for Cambridge-based clients and introducers
• Driving BD initiatives and relationship-building activity
• Attending events, networking engagements, and market-facing initiatives
• Building your personal profile to become a known specialist in Cambridge

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• ✔️ 4+ years PQE in residential property law
• Strong experience handling high-value property transactions
• ⚙️ Excellent technical ability (experience in prime/super-prime advantageous)
• ⚡ Energy, ambition, and an entrepreneurial mindset
• A desire to be active in the market and build a reputation in Cambridge
• A collaborative approach to BD and practice growth

Why Join?

• Direct access to an exceptional Cambridge network
• A clear platform to become a leading name in the local market
• The opportunity to help build and shape a regional practice
• A firm investing heavily in your success
• Exposure to prestigious and complex property work
• Strong long-term career progression and growth prospects

If you are an ambitious Residential Property Associate please get in touch to find out more.