Development Real Estate Lawyer - Manchester Growth

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment seeks a Real Estate Development Solicitor in Manchester with 2–5 years PQE to join a leading commercial property team. The role covers the full lifecycle of development work, from land assembly through to completion, with close client collaboration.

You will work on project-led matters, with strong mentorship from partners, and enjoy a varied workload, a competitive salary, and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years PQE in Real Estate development.
• Experience handling development lifecycle matters from early-stage to completion.
• Strong knowledge of planning agreements, site assembly, and development documentation.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on development projects from site acquisition to completion.
• Advise on infrastructure set-up, planning agreements, and statutory obligations.
• Draft and negotiate construction documents for development workflows.
• Manage planning applications and avoid delays through proactive strategy.
• Support sales/lettings once development progresses, and coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Real Estate

Development work

Client management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment seeks a Real Estate Development Solicitor in Manchester with 2–5 years PQE to join a leading commercial property team. The role covers the full lifecycle of development work, from land assembly through to completion, with close client collaboration.

You will work on project-led matters, with strong mentorship from partners, and enjoy a varied workload, a competitive salary, and hybrid working arrangements.