Commercial Property Development Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Wellbeing support

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Property Development Solicitor in Manchester with 5+ PQE to join a leading Real Estate and Development team. You will handle UK-wide development projects, advise on land and regeneration schemes, and contribute to renewable energy mandates with direct client engagement and significant responsibility.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive package, strong client exposure, and clear progression within a market-leading practice focused on

Qualifications

• Commercial property solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and experience in development/real estate teams.
• Strong knowledge of development transactions and property matters.
• Exposure to infrastructure, regeneration or renewable energy projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale commercial property development projects across the UK.
• Support developers, landowners and investors on strategic land and regeneration schemes.
• Act on renewable energy projects including solar, storage and energy infrastructure developments.
• Negotiate development, option and promotion agreements and related documents.
• Support major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Manage complex real estate transactions and stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with specialists on nationally significant projects.

Skills

Commercial property

Development transactions

Client relationship management

Hybrid working

Education

PQE 5+ years

Tools

NA

Job description

Commercial Property Development Solicitor - Manchester - Competitive Salary + Benefits

An outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Property Development Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Real Estate and Development team in Manchester.

The team is recognised for advising on some of the UK's most significant development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. Acting for developers, landowners, investors, transport operators and corporate clients, the successful candidate will enjoy exposure to large-scale and strategically important projects across a variety of sectors.

This role offers a unique combination of complex commercial property work, development projects, infrastructure delivery and renewable energy matters. Lawyers within the team benefit from direct client engagement, significant responsibility and clear opportunities for long-term progression.

For ambitious Real Estate Solicitors seeking exposure to major development schemes, regeneration projects and the UK's growing renewables sector, this represents an exceptional opportunity.

The Role:

• Advising on large-scale commercial property development projects across the UK
• Supporting developers, landowners and investors on strategic land and regeneration schemes
• Acting on renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage and wider energy infrastructure developments
• Negotiating development agreements, option agreements, promotion agreements and associated documentation
• Supporting major transport and infrastructure projects
• Managing complex real estate transactions and stakeholder relationships
• Working alongside recognised specialists on nationally significant projects

The Candidate:

• Commercial Property Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE
• Experience gained within a recognised Real Estate or Development team
• Strong knowledge of development transactions and commercial property matters
• Exposure to infrastructure, regeneration or renewable energy projects advantageous
• Commercially focused and solutions driven
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Looking to progress within a highly successful and expanding team

The Culture, Benefits

• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Excellent quality of work and client exposure
• Clear progression framework
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Structured learning and development programmes
• Strong commitment to employee wellbeing
• Highly collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor or Real Estate Solicitor looking to specialise in development, infrastructure and renewable energy projects within a market-leading team handling some of the UK's most significant schemes.