Real Estate PSL 3 year plus PQE - Manchester

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Manchester is seeking a qualified Real Estate PSL to join their Knowledge Counsel team. This role emphasizes leveraging legal technology and AI tools to enhance transactional efficiency. An ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Performance-based bonus scheme

25-28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in Real Estate law required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate legal practices necessary.
• Interest in legal innovation and basic coding principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Real Estate Transactions team.
• Maintain and develop standard documentation.
• Deliver legal updates on sector developments.
• Implement AI and legal tech to streamline transaction processes.

Skills

Qualified Real Estate Lawyer

Experience with legal technology

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

AI tools (Harvey, Orbital Copilot)

Knowledge management systems

Job description

Overview

Real Estate PSL 3 years plus PQE- Manchester

A leading international law firm with a strong presence across multiple jurisdictions. The firm combines deep local market understanding with a global perspective, maintaining offices across the world.

The firm takes an innovative approach to legal services, embracing emerging technologies including generative AI to develop new and improved ways of working for clients.

The Role

Based in Manchester, you will join the Real Estate Knowledge Counsel team, working closely with Real Estate Transactions, Legal Project Management and Legal Tech/Automation teams.

This role combines traditional knowledge counsel responsibilities with a significant focus on leveraging innovation tools and legal technology to enhance transactional efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal support and guidance to the Real Estate Transactions team
• Maintaining and developing standard documentation
• Delivering legal updates on sector developments
• Designing and delivering training programs
• Innovation Focus: Working with Legal Project Management and Legal Tech teams to implement AI and other legal technologies to streamline real estate transaction processes

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Real Estate Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate legal practice and market sectors
• Demonstrated experience with legal technology and AI tools (such as Harvey, Orbital Copilot, knowledge management systems)
• Strong interest in legal innovation with understanding of basic coding/programming principles
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to provide clear, concise legal guidance
• Strong market awareness and understanding of client commercial drivers
• Outstanding communication, presentation and training capabilities

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (annual review)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Holiday entitlement: 25-28 days (increasing with service)
• Holiday exchange options
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities

Please contact Joe Gregory @ Think Legal Recruitment for more information - [e-mail]