Senior Real Estate Associate / Principal Associate (Manchester)
PQE: 4+ years
Term: Permanent
Team: Real Estate – Hospitality & Leisure Development Focus
Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Flexible working)
Overview
An exciting opportunity exists within a well-respected UK-based law firm seeking a motivatedSenior Associate or Principal Associatefor its Manchester Real Estate team. The successful candidate will have a strong background indevelopment work—particularly in thehospitality and leisure sectors, including hotel projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead and managedevelopment agreements, includingpre-let agreementsandforward-funding arrangements.
* Advise onconditional acquisitions,sub?sales, andsite assemblystrategies.
* Handleacquisitions and disposalsof commercial property and advise investors and developers on deal structure.
* Supportlease negotiation and ongoing property portfolio managementfor large corporate clients—particularly withinretail, leisure, and licensed premises.
Your Profile
Looking for a driven, client-focused solicitor with:
* 4+ years PQEin commercial real estate.
* Substantial experience in development-focused property transactions.
* Proven skills in drafting, negotiating, and executing complex real estate deals.
* Portfolio management experience across retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors.
* Commercial awareness and the ability to collaborate across offices in a growing national platform.
Why Apply?
* Join one of thelargest Real Estate practices in the UK, with over 460 professionals and 50+ partners across 13 offices.
* Work onhigh-quality, strategic mandatesfor household-name clients in hospitality and leisure.
* Thrive in apeople-centric culturethat emphasisescareer development,flexible working,tech-enabled ways of working, andinclusive values.
* Be part of a firm that combinestechnical excellence,sector knowledge, andclient serviceto drive its growth and reputation.
Interested candidates with relevant experience in hospitality and leisure real estate development are encouraged to get in touch with Joe Gregory, (joegregory@thinklegalrecruitment.com) to explore this opportunity further.
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