Real Estate Associate

Clayton legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join their Residential Development team. This role combines high-quality work with a supportive environment, focusing on advising clients on site acquisitions and developing strong relationships. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of PQE in real estate, with opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and health care.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension with employer contributions

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Private health care and dental cover

Interest-free season ticket loans

Professional subscriptions paid

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in real estate, ideally in residential development.
• Strong technical skills with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for client engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-profile developer clients on site acquisitions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams.
• Participate in business development and industry events.

Skills

Real estate experience

Client relationship management

Detail orientation

Commercial awareness

Education

2+ years PQE in real estate

Job description

Real Estate Associate
PQE: 2 years+
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Team: Residential Development
Location: Any regional office

My client, a leading UK law firm with one of the largest real estate teams in the country, is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate to join their Residential Development team.

Working alongside highly respected specialists, you will advise an impressive client base including FTSE-listed housebuilders, regional developers, investors, major corporate occupiers, and funders.

The role offers a rare opportunity to combine high-quality work with a supportive and collaborative environment, helping to deliver some of the UKs most exciting development projects.

You will be involved in a variety of work focused on acquiring both immediate and strategic land for development, supporting my clients national housebuilder practice.
This will include:

- Advising high-profile developer clients on site acquisitions.

- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

- Collaborating with colleagues across regional and national teams.

- Playing an active role in business development and representing the firm at industry events.

Ideally you will have:

- 2+ years PQE in real estate, ideally with experience in residential development or working with housebuilders.

- Strong technical skills with a keen eye for detail.

- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for client engagement.

- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

My client offers:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- High-quality, complex work with leading national clients.

- Genuine career development opportunities.

- A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and well-being.

- Pension with employer contributions up to 5.5%

- Life assurance up to 8× salary

- 25 days holiday (option to buy +8), plus birthday off with £50 voucher

- Private health care & dental cover

- Interest-free season ticket loans

- Staff referral bonus scheme

- Corporate discounts & discounted conveyancing

- Professional subscriptions paid

- Senior-level perks: health screening & permanent health insurance

If you are looking to take the next step in your real estate career and work on significant projects with a respected national team, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

If you would like to apply for this fantastic role or discuss other opportunities, please contact Tracy Carlisle at Clayton Legal on 0161 9147 357 or via email on [e-mail] today.