Real Estate Solicitor (1 year PQE +)

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Manchester seeks a Junior Real Estate Solicitor. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing 3 days in office and 2 days remote. You will manage a full caseload, focusing on commercial development and property transactions. The firm provides genuine autonomy, mentoring, and clear career progression opportunities within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Support and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification Real Estate experience required.
• 1 year PQE with independent handling of acquisitions and disposals.
• Must show ambition and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload from day one.
• Work closely with a senior solicitor.
• Handle transactions in commercial development and general commercial property.

Skills

Client-facing confidence

Excellent relationship-building skills

Proactive team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

The Opportunity

Junior Real Estate Solicitor – Hybrid Working
Manchester|Spinningfields | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote
Modern, Growing Law Firm
Competitive Salary + Career Progression

This is a fantastic chance to join a busy, growing team working across two exciting workstreams:

• Commercial Development – acquisitions, disposals, and major development projects.
• General Commercial Property – a wide range of transactions for diverse clients.

You’ll step into a full caseload from day one, working closely with a highly experienced senior solicitor, while enjoying genuine autonomy and career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification Real Estate experience.
• 1 year PQE + experience handling acquisitions, disposals, and transactions independently.
• Client-facing confidence with excellent relationship-building skills.
• A proactive team player with the ambition to grow.

Why Join Us?

• Modern, paperless law firm embracing flexible working.
• Hybrid model – 3 days office / 2 days from home.
• High-quality caseload across commercial property and development.
• Support, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious team making a real impact.