Real Estate Senior Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in South Manchester is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor with over 3 years of experience to manage a varied caseload including acquisitions and commercial lease matters. The firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible working culture that supports career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Market-leading bonus scheme

Genuine flexibility around working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in Real Estate space.
• Proven ability to manage matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong client relationship skills and commercial awareness.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including acquisitions, commercial leases, and real estate finance.
• Work closely with partners and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to a consistent flow of quality instructions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Proactive collaboration

Education

3+ years' PQE in Real Estate

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Solicitor | 3+ years' experience | Altrincham / Hale

Property sits at the heart of this forward-thinking firm. With highly regarded teams across Residential Property and Commercial Real Estate, the department has been central to the practice's sustained success.

Now, in line with continued growth and increasing levels of instruction, the firm is looking to expand its Real Estate team further as they strengthen their position in the property market.

The Firm

This practice has a long-standing foothold in the local area but continues to punch well above its weight. Having recruited talent from Top 100 UK firms, they bring City-level quality to a more personable, local practice setting.

The culture is collaborative and genuinely supportive, with around 60 staff keeping the feel personal and approachable. Partners here know their lawyers by name and operate with an open-door policy, ensuring minimal bureaucracy and a direct line to key decision-makers.

Flexibility is built into the culture, not as a bolt-on. Many of the firm's partners are working parents themselves, which means there is real understanding when it comes to balancing professional commitments with personal life. The result is a trusting and flexible environment, with scope to accommodate alternative working patterns and hours without compromising career progression.

The firm also has an excellent track record in developing and retaining talent, with many lawyers choosing to build long-term careers here due to clear progression opportunities, high-quality work, and a genuinely supportive culture.

The Role

As part of their respected Real Estate team, you will take on a varied caseload, including:

• Acquisitions & Disposals
• Commercial Lease matters
• Corporate Support / Occupier work
• Real Estate Finance
• Landlord & Tenant

The team benefits from a consistent flow of quality instructions, underpinned by strong panel relationships and corporate clients. You will be working closely alongside partners of firm working 1-2-1 with leaders in the real estate space.

Requirements

• 3+ years' PQE in Real Estate space
• Proven ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
• Strong client relationship skills and commercial awareness
• A proactive and collaborative approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Market-leading, clearly defined bonus scheme
• Genuine flexibility around working hours and patterns
• Real scope for progression in a growing, ambitious practice

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor to join a progressive South Manchester firm that combines top-tier quality with a supportive and flexible culture.