Commercial Property Partner | Professional Services Group – Manchester c.£150k Package
Build a practice with real autonomy, strong funding, and zero legacy politics. Join a well‐capitalised, growing legal business backed by a global professional services group. High‐quality work, sensible ambitions, and genuine flexibility on how you build your team.
The Opportunity: A well‐capitalised, growing legal business within a large professional services group, operating as a quasi in‐house ABS, is expanding its senior leadership team in Manchester and is seeking a Commercial Property Partner to lead and grow its Real Estate offering. This is a rare chance to shape a practice from a strong platform rather than inherit problems.
You will have the freedom to define the strategy, recruit your own team, and develop client relationships across the North West and nationally, supported by an established brand, strong cross‐referral channels, and significant investment.
Clients range from SMEs and owner‐managed businesses to larger corporates and institutional stakeholders, with plenty of scope to shape the sector focus around your strengths.
Why This Firm
You will be joining a well‐capitalised organisation with a long‐term growth strategy and genuine commitment to building a high‐quality legal offering. There is no expectation to arrive with a full team on day one, and billing targets are designed to be realistic and quality‐focused rather than volume‐driven. A steady flow of cross‐referred work already exists, providing a strong platform while you develop your own client base. You will have the freedom to recruit and shape your team at pace, supported by flexible hybrid working and a collaborative, non‐hierarchical culture where senior lawyers are trusted to run their practice properly.
The Role
You will lead and grow the Commercial Property practice in Manchester, developing both new and existing client relationships while delivering high‐quality advice on complex transactions. Over time, you will build and mentor a team around you and work closely with colleagues across corporate, disputes, and regulatory disciplines to provide a joined‐up service to clients.
About You
You are likely to be an established Commercial Property Partner or a senior lawyer at Legal Director or Senior Associate level ready to step into a leadership role. You will have a strong technical grounding across mainstream commercial real estate and a commercially minded approach to client development. This opportunity will appeal to someone who wants to build something meaningful rather than simply maintain an existing caseload, and who can spend regular time in Manchester.
Package
The total package is around £150,000, combining a competitive partner‐level base salary with performance‐related bonus potential. The firm also offers an excellent pension contribution and a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working is standard rather than exceptional, with arrangements designed to support senior lawyers in running a sustainable long‐term practice.