Real Estate Solicitor NQ-3PQE

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is looking for a qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join a highly regarded real estate team in Manchester. The role involves managing a caseload of plot sales, assisting with residential development documentation, and liaising with various stakeholders. The firm offers excellent progression opportunities, hands-on experience with major clients, and a collaborative culture, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression and structured development

Hands-on exposure to major developer clients

Supportive partners invested in training

Collaborative, friendly culture

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with NQ to 3 years PQE.
• Experience in plot sales or residential development preferred.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing volume work.

Responsibilities

• Run your own caseload of plot sales from instruction to completion.
• Assist with site set-ups, infrastructure agreements, and documentation.
• Liaise with developers, buyers' solicitors, agents, and lenders.

Skills

Experience in real estate

Strong communication skills

Proactive and organised approach

Client-focused mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor NQ to 3 PQE

Job description

Manchester CC | Legal 500 Ranked Firm | £45k+ DOE

A fantastic opportunity has come up for a qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join a Legal 500 ranked, highly regarded real estate team in Manchester. This firm has a strong reputation in the residential development space, acting for major national housebuilders and well‑known regional developers. With continued growth across their development offering, they're now looking to add a motivated junior lawyer to their plot sales and development team.

The Role

You'll be joining a busy, well‑structured team where you'll take on real responsibility from the outset. Work will include:

• Running your own caseload of plot sales from instruction to completion
• Assisting with site set‑ups, infrastructure agreements, and wider development documentation
• Liaising with developers, buyers' solicitors, agents, and lenders to keep transactions moving
• Supporting senior lawyers on broader residential development matters as your experience grows
• Working within a team known for its efficiency, technical quality, and client service

This is a great environment for someone who enjoys a fast pace, clear processes, and the satisfaction of seeing deals move quickly.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Solicitor NQ to 3 PQE,
• Experience in real estate - plot sales or residential development experience is ideal, but strong general property experience will also be considered,
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage volume work confidently,
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused mindset,
• A genuine interest in development work and building a specialist career in this area.

What's On Offer

• Joining a Legal 500 ranked team with an excellent reputation in the market,
• Clear progression and structured development,
• Hands‑on exposure to major developer clients,
• Supportive partners who invest in training and career growth,
• A collaborative, friendly culture with a strong Manchester presence,
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking to build a long‑term career in residential development and want to work with a respected, well‑ranked team that will genuinely support your growth, this is a standout opportunity.

Get in touch for further details.