Real Estate Lawyer - Hybrid

SaccoMann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate practice in Manchester is seeking a Real Estate Lawyer to manage complex transactions across the UK and internationally. As part of a tier 1 ranked team, you will handle asset management, support sales and purchases, and provide commercial advice to high-profile clients. The firm offers a modern working culture, clear career progression, and a commitment to diversity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Clear routes for career progression

Modern, flexible working culture

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• At least 1 year PQE in commercial real estate.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle asset management matters and manage your own caseload.
• Support on sales, purchases, financing, and development transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial real estate documentation.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

1 year PQE in commercial real estate

Job description

We are working with a market-leading real estate practice that is recognised for its technical excellence, commercial insight, and high-profile client base. They are seeking a Real Estate Lawyer to work on complex, high-value transactions across the UK and internationally. You'll be part of a collaborative team in Manchester, working on some of the biggest real estate deals in the market, including headline-making office sales and major regional developments.

As a Real Estate Lawyer, you will:

• Handle a broad range of asset management matters, managing your own caseload where appropriate.
• Support on sales, purchases, financing, and development transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial real estate documentation with guidance.
• Provide clear, commercial advice to a diverse range of clients including property companies, private equity funds, and institutional investors.
• Work alongside lawyers in other UK offices on national and cross-office mandates.
• Begin building strong, lasting client relationships as a key member of client service teams.

The work includes:

• Acquisitions and disposals of investment assets
• Town centre regeneration projects
• Leasing and asset management for major portfolios
• Financing transactions with institutional lenders

The firm is looking for a Legal Executive with at least 1 year PQE in commercial real estate, with strong technical knowledge and an eye for detail. Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills are also essential in this role.

Why join them?

• Be part of a tier 1 ranked real estate team, with award-winning deals.
• Clear routed for career progression and development.
• Work on some of the largest real estate transactions in the UK and beyond.
• Benefit from a modern, flexible working culture and forward-thinking approach to legal service delivery.
• Join a firm with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

If you are a Real Estate Lawyer looking for your next step in Manchester, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on 01618714759 or [e-mail].