In-House at Think Legal Recruitment - Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel and Head of Legal recruitment and search
Property Solicitor: Unique 'In-House' Style Role (No Billing or BD)
Are you a Property Solicitor looking to escape the traditional private practice pressures while still working on high-quality, high-value commercial transactions? This unique role with a leading Manchester firm offers a rare "in‑house" feel without you having to leave a law firm environment.
Opportunity
This is an exceptional chance to act as a dedicated legal advisor to a major property client. You will be deeply embedded in their strategy, consulted on deals from the very start, and effectively operate as part of their commercial team.
* No Time Recording, Billable Hours, or Targets: Focus on excellent client service and complex legal work, not on hitting hours.
* High-Quality Work: Advise on sophisticated investment deals across the UK, involving the acquisition and management of substantial commercial property assets in major regional centres.
* Commercial Advisor: Act as a strategic partner, offering proper commercial advice from the initial stages of any deal.
* Varied Portfolio: The client's portfolio is diverse, covering commercial offices, major retail destinations, and mixed‑use developments.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be the go‑to expert for your client’s property matters, with an immediate focus on managing and advising on complex lease transactions, including office leases and agreements for lease. You will be expected to quickly pick up and manage these intricate matters independently to an extent, with support of an experienced team around you when required.
There is also a strong emphasis on visiting the property assets that you are working on across the UK.
What We’re Looking For
* An experienced Property Solicitor with a solid background in commercial real estate transactions.
* Strong technical skills in complex leasing transactions (office leases, agreements for lease) are essential.
* Experience level: Around 3 to 6 years of PQE, but we will happily consider candidates who fall outside this range if they possess the requisite skills and commercial maturity.
* A pragmatic, commercially minded lawyer who thrives on being a strategic advisor and enjoys building a deep, exclusive relationship with one core client.
* A candidate seeking a different pace and structure for the next career move, keen to drop the private practice billing mentality.
Work Structure
The role is based in Manchester and requires 5 days per week office attendance to maintain the close client relationship and team synergy. Hours are excellent and you can keep a clear distinction between work and home. When your work is done, it is done!
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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