Real Estate Solicitor

Meraki Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is recruiting a Junior Real Estate Solicitor for an international law firm in the Manchester area. The role sits in a sophisticated commercial real estate practice, offering the opportunity to work on high-quality transactions alongside experienced lawyers.

The ideal candidate will be a junior solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) with demonstrable CRE experience, including leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and related drafting. This is a full-time, on-site position in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Junior solicitor, ideally NQ–2 PQE.
• Demonstrable experience within a commercial real estate or property team.
• Background from a large international law firm or strong regional practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Manage commercial leasing, landlord and tenant matters.
• Contribute to property development, investment work, real estate finance, and secured lending matters.
• Handle portfolio and asset management alongside property due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate leases, agreements, and other property documentation.
• Support senior lawyers on complex transactions and build direct client relationships.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client relationships

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Meraki Talent

Rolling Basis (Official)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Competitive, dependent on experience

Junior qualified solicitor, ideally NQ–2 PQE, with experience in commercial real estate from a reputable large international firm or strong regional practice.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Meraki Talent is recruiting a Junior Real Estate Solicitor on behalf of an international law firm located in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. This permanent, full-time role sits within a sophisticated commercial real estate practice, offering the opportunity to handle high-quality transactions alongside experienced market-recognized lawyers.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Junior qualified solicitor, ideally holding NQ–2 PQE.
• Demonstrable experience within a commercial real estate or property team.
• Background from a large international law firm or a strong regional practice.
• Strong commercial property transaction knowledge combined with solid drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Manage commercial leasing, landlord and tenant matters.
• Contribute to property development, investment work, real estate finance, and secured lending matters.
• Handle portfolio and asset management alongside property due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate leases, agreements, and other property documentation.
• Support senior lawyers on complex transactions and build direct client relationships.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Mode: Full-time, On-site (Manchester).