Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor – Manchester
I'm currently working with one of the North West’s leading commercial property teams to help them find an ambitious and personable Associate or Senior Associate (4 PQE+) to join their growing Commercial Real Estate department in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s confident running transactions, enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to be part of a team that is genuinely on the up. You won’t be boxed into narrow, process-heavy work for institutional clients. Instead, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of high-quality matters across a diverse and loyal client base.
The partners have clear ambitions to grow a standout Commercial Property team within the wider department and are looking for someone who shares their vision. You’ll be given real responsibility, the freedom to shape your own development and plenty of support both with your day-to-day work and with business development.
What stands out to me about this opportunity is the mix of quality work, strong culture and genuine room for progression. The firm has an entrepreneurial spirit and a reputation for being friendly, down to earth and refreshingly jargon free in how it works with clients. It’s the kind of place where good people really thrive.
What the firm is looking for:
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* Around 5+ years’ PQE in mainstream Commercial Real Estate
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* Someone who’s confident managing transactions and enjoys client contact
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* A commercially minded lawyer who is proactive about business development
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* A team player with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building long-term client relationships
The team in brief:
The Commercial Real Estate team is ranked Tier 2 in The Legal 500 (2024) and forms part of a wider real estate group with over 130 fee earners in Manchester alone. The work is varied, the clients are loyal and the culture is very people focused. They pride themselves on being lawyers with personality and it shows.
Some of the benefits include:
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* Minimum 25 days’ holiday (plus office closure between Christmas and New Year)
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* SMART pension scheme, income protection and private medical cover
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* Travel insurance for you and your family
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* One-hour early finish once a month on a Friday
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* Two paid days each year for charitable work
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* Loads of social events, sports teams and wellbeing support
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* Annual promotions process that is open to all