Lawyer Senior Manager Real Estate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior Manager to join their Real Estate Legal team in Manchester. This role involves managing complex commercial real estate transactions and offering guidance on Landlord & Tenant matters. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in commercial real estate, a track record of mentoring junior colleagues, and must be qualified in England & Wales. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various benefits including medical cover and volunteer days.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Access to qualified virtual GP

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial real estate.
• Proven record in handling complex Landlord & Tenant matters.
• Experience across multiple asset classes required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise on Landlord & Tenant matters.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.

Skills

Commercial real estate expertise

Landlord & Tenant matters

Mentoring junior colleagues

Initiative and independence

Education

Qualified in England & Wales real estate practice

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team based in one of our state of the art facilities. As a Senior Manager you will take a leading role within our Real Estate Legal business driving high‑value matters advising senior stakeholders and shaping client strategy. You’ll oversee the successful delivery of both standalone legal work and multidisciplinary engagements acting as a key contact for clients and supervising and developing junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions across acquisitions, disposals, development, leasing and asset management.
• Advise confidently on Landlord & Tenant matters providing clear commercially grounded guidance.
• Work collaboratively across PwC multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless integrated client solutions.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior colleagues ensuring high standards of quality and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development through client relationship building, thought leadership and market engagement.
• Maintain robust risk and quality management across all matters.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong Landlord & Tenant expertise with a proven record of handling complex matters.
• Broad real estate experience across multiple asset classes (e.g. office, retail, logistics, residential, mixed‑use, development).
• Experience leading and supervising junior lawyers and/or paralegals.
• A proactive, self‑driven approach with the ability to take initiative and operate independently when required.
• Must be qualified and experienced in England & Wales real estate practice.

What You’ll Receive from Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility, a working week split between office, home and client site, private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP, six volunteering days a year and much more.