Property Associate Solicitor

Interlink Talent Solutions; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Discounts & wellbeing

Learning resources

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join a leading residential development team. You will advise on residential land acquisitions, development transactions, and land funding, working with planning, construction, and disputes specialists to deliver comprehensive client service.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years PQE in commercial property or residential development, with experience for housebuilders or developers preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in commercial property or residential development.
• Experience for housebuilders or developers preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness with practical, results-oriented advice.
• Proactive, ambitious approach with progression focus.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus.
• Learning and development support and flexible benefits.

Responsibilities

• Advise housebuilders and developers on residential land acquisitions.
• Manage development transactions: options, conditional contracts, development agreements.
• Assist with land disposals, service parcels, and funding arrangements.
• Advise on strategic land projects and urban regeneration developments.
• Collaborate with planning, construction and disputes teams to provide a full service.

Skills

Commercial property

Residential development

Land acquisition

Ambition & progression

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

PQE 3–5 years

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join a leading residential development team in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Advise housebuilders and developers on significant residential land acquisitions, including complex and strategic development opportunities.
• Manage a broad range of development transactions, including options, conditional contracts, development agreements and collaboration arrangements.
• Support clients with land disposals, service parcel transactions and funding arrangements connected to residential schemes.
• Advise on strategic land projects and major urban regeneration developments involving multiple stakeholders.
• Work closely with specialist colleagues across planning, construction and disputes to provide a comprehensive service to clients.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property, residential development or a related area.
• Strong experience in property transactions, with a genuine interest in developing a career specialising in residential development and land acquisition.
• Experience acting for housebuilders or developers is advantageous, although applications from strong commercial development lawyers will also be considered.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to understand clients' objectives and provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• A proactive and ambitious approach, with the drive to develop your expertise and progress within a growing team.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive learning and development support, including technical training, coaching, management development and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible benefits package covering options such as additional annual leave, healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work and employee assistance programmes.
• Access to a wide range of retail, lifestyle and wellbeing discounts, alongside free online learning and development resources.
• A flexible and inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development, with opportunities to participate in employee recognition and community initiatives.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.