Commercial Property Lawyer / Senior Lawyer

Versus Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Manchester seeks a commercial property solicitor with 5-10 years of experience in real estate law. The role involves managing your own caseload, handling acquisitions and disposals of commercial properties, and advising on property finance. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits along with professional development opportunities in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits package

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• PQE level: typically 5-10 years in commercial property / real estate law.
• Experience in property finance or development work.
• Familiarity with modern case management / legal tech systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in the Commercial Property / Real Estate team.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial properties.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on leases including renewals and rent reviews.
• Advise on property finance and development/site purchase.
• Work with corporate teams on property aspects of business sales or acquisitions.
• Engage with external stakeholders: agents, surveyors, planning authorities.
• Stay updated with property law developments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-focused approach

Experience in property finance

Experience in legal tech systems

Job description

Job Description

A well‑established law firm with strong reputation in real estate and commercial property law. They are known for offering high quality advice, excellent client service, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Join the Commercial Property / Real Estate team and be responsible for managing your own caseload.
• Handling acquisitions and disposals (freehold & leasehold) of commercial properties.
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on leases (landlord / tenant) including renewals, surrenders, rent reviews.
• Advising on property finance, development/site purchase, possibly secured lending.
• Working with corporate teams on property aspects of business sales or acquisitions.
• Working with external stakeholders: agents, surveyors, planning authorities, etc.
• Keeping up to date with property law developments, Land Registry, environmental or planning law where relevant.

Qualifications

• PQE level: typically 5-10 years (or as specified) in commercial property / real estate law.
• Commercial awareness, client‑focused approach.
• Experience in property finance or development work.
• Experience in using modern case management / legal tech systems.
• Competitive salary + bonus / benefits package.
• Hybrid working / flexible working hours (if applicable).
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.