Commercial Real Estate Solicitor – Associate / Senior Associate

A respected and well-established Manchester-based Real Estate team is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join at Associate or Senior Associate level.

• Location: Manchester
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• PQE: 4+
• Salary: Competitive
• Department: Legal 500 Ranked Real Estate Team

Highly ranked national team

The team is Legal 500 ranked and known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to a broad and sophisticated client base, while maintaining a supportive and personable team culture.

Diverse range of commercial property work for equally varied range of clients

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of commercial property matters, including:

• Development and investment transactions
• Portfolio and asset management work
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Sector-specific and strategic property projects

Clients include national and regional developers, real estate investors, infrastructure and telecoms providers, and leisure and retail operators.

Solicitors are given a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, with direct client contact from an early stage, supported by experienced commercial real estate Partners.

Who the Partners are looking for

Applicants should have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in mainstream commercial real estate work
• Excellent client-handling and communication skills
• A commercial and collaborative approach
• A genuine interest in developing long-term client relationships

What’s on offer

• Clear and achievable progression within a growing department
• Supportive, collegiate working environment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to high-quality, strategic property work for blue-chip clients
• Opportunity to join a well-resourced national real estate practice

Exciting opportunity with leading name in the market

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property lawyer seeking to progress their career within a respected Manchester team that values quality, collaboration and professional development. Feel free to contact us for more information or apply in confidence.