Commercial Property Solicitor (1 year PQE +) - Spinningfields

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Prime Spinningfields office

Mentoring & development

Career progression

Job summary

QED Legal is recruiting a Junior Real Estate Solicitor in Manchester City Centre (Spinningfields) with hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home). The role suits a solicitor with 1+ years' PQE in Real Estate or Commercial Property, offering a clear path to progression within a growing firm.

You will manage own files, receive mentoring from senior lawyers, and work on acquisitions, development projects, leases, and portfolio matters for a broad client base.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 1–3 years' PQE in Real Estate or Commercial Property.
• Experience handling commercial property transactions with supervision.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own files with mentoring support.
• Handle commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Oversee development transactions and land matters.
• Liaise on landlord and tenant matters and leases.
• Involve in property finance and portfolio management.

Skills

PQE 1-3 years

Real Estate

Commercial Property

Client relations

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

Commercial leases

Job description

Junior Real Estate Solicitor | Commercial Property Solicitor | NQ–3 PQE Manchester City Centre (Spinningfields) | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Genuine Career Progression

Junior Real Estate Solicitor Opportunity – ManchesterAn outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Junior Real Estate Solicitor, Commercial Property Solicitor or Property Lawyer to join a modern, ambitious law firm in the heart of Manchester's Spinningfields district. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 1+ years' PQE looking to develop your expertise within a highly regarded Real Estate team, working alongside experienced lawyers on a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload. The firm continues to experience significant growth and is investing heavily in its Real Estate offering, making this the perfect time to join and build a long-term career.

The RoleYou'll manage your own files while receiving ongoing support and mentoring from a highly experienced senior solicitor. The work is varied, interesting and commercially focused, including:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial development transactions
• Land acquisitions and site assembly
• Development projects
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Commercial leases
• Property finance transactions
• Portfolio management
• General commercial real estate work for a broad client base

From day one, you'll inherit an active caseload and have genuine responsibility, allowing you to continue developing your technical expertise while building strong client relationships.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Approximately 1-3 years' PQE in Real Estate or Commercial Property
• Experience handling commercial property transactions with appropriate supervision
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Ambition to develop your career within a growing team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
• Prime Spinningfields office location
• High-quality commercial property and development work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing department
• Modern, paperless working environment with excellent technology
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Long-term career prospects with an ambitious and expanding firm

If you're looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor, Real Estate Solicitor, or Property Lawyer opportunity where you'll receive excellent quality work, genuine responsibility and clear progression, this role deserves serious consideration.