Real Estate Finance Managing Associate or H.O.D Well-regarded Commercial Boutique

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to manage high-value transactions and foster key client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5PQE in real estate finance and a strong academic background. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and a clear path to partnership.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plan

Pension plan

Referral bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in real estate finance.
• Experience in managing high-value transactions.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of real estate finance transactions.
• Acting as a contact for major lender clients.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Caseload management

Education

Fully qualified solicitor

Strong academic record

Job description

A fantastic new opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (at least 5PQE or Equivalent) to join a good commercial law firm that continues to grow and expand its offering in property finance. This is a chance to join an established team and play a key role in the firm's Manchester office.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of real estate finance matters, acting for a diverse and high-profile client base that includes leading banks, challenger lenders, private funds and large-scale property developers.

You’ll work closely with senior figures in the firm and play an important role in driving the department’s continued growth and success.

This position will suit an experienced solicitor in real estate finance who has some management experience, bright ideas, a flair for business development and client relationship management.

The firm has a strong reputation for its modern approach, commercial mindset and genuinely supportive culture.

Key requirements of the role

• Managing a busy caseload of high-value real estate finance transactions from instruction to completion, including development, investment and bridging finance, acting for a range of institutional and private lenders.
• Acting as a key point of contact for major lender clients, ensuring smooth transactions and consistently high standards of service.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to develop new business.
• Collaborating with colleagues across property, construction and finance teams to deliver commercially focused, partner-led advice.
• Fully qualified solicitor with relevant PQE in real estate finance (typically but not limited to 4‑8 PQE) and a strong academic record.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Clear and genuine career progression opportunities, with a transparent path to Partner level.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) or equivalent; referral bonus; health cash plan; pension plan; cycle to work scheme; wellness support.