Real Estate Practice Lead & Growth Partner

Markel International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Markel Law in Manchester seeks a Partner – Real Estate (Head of Department) to lead and grow its Real Estate practice. You will work with senior leadership to shape strategy, oversee high-value transactions, and manage client relationships while mentoring a growing team.

The role requires extensive senior-level real estate experience, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in business development within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive, senior-level experience across the full spectrum of real estate work.
• Proven track record of managing complex matters and handling significant transactions.
• Strong commercial skills and proven success in client acquisition and business development.
• Excellent people leadership—mentoring, coaching, developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Real Estate practice with strategic direction.
• Supervise, mentor and develop fee-earners and support staff.
• Build and nurture strategic client relationships and drive BD.

Skills

Real Estate Leadership

Client development

People management

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Job description

Markel Law in Manchester seeks a Partner – Real Estate (Head of Department) to lead and grow its Real Estate practice. You will work with senior leadership to shape strategy, oversee high-value transactions, and manage client relationships while mentoring a growing team.

The role requires extensive senior-level real estate experience, strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in business development within a leading firm.