Real Estate Technology Lawyer

KPMG International Cooperative; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Manager with experience in the real estate sector. You will develop technology solutions, manage projects, and collaborate across teams to enhance legal services. This role offers an entrepreneurial environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• An entrepreneurial self-starter excited about multi-disciplinary legal services.
• Keen on becoming a rounded business adviser.
• Driven and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop technological products to enhance legal service efficiency.
• Build relationships with KPMG teams and clients for multi-disciplinary solutions.
• Project manage and drive projects to conclusion.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship building

Project management

Technical legal knowledge

Experience with legal technology

Job description

Role Overview

KPMG Law wishes to hire a Senior Manager – with experience in the real estate sector and experienced in the development and integration of legal technology to enhance service delivery. KPMG is planning to launch a global real estate portfolio management solution during 2026. The candidate will work closely with the KPMG Law UK Real Estate team to undertake the initial design and testing of the solution before launching across the broader network.

The KPMG Law UK real estate team started in December 2013 and is now 9 strong including 3 Partners with further growth plans during 2025/2026 already acting on repeat investment, development and asset management mandates for private equity funds, sovereign wealth clients and listed property funds.

KPMG already has established real estate capabilities across multiple countries and the candidate will be required to liaise with senior lawyers in those countries as the solution scope is broadened. The candidate will also assist with the project management of the roll‑out and the implementation of specific client solutions.

As this sector is known to lack diversity, KPMG is dedicated to considering diverse profiles for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing technological products/solutions to deliver a great legal service to clients in a more efficient way;
• Building relationships with other KPMG teams and KPMG clients to assist developing and providing multi‑disciplinary solutions;
• Project managing and driving projects to conclusion;
• Presenting/pitching technology solutions to clients (existing and prospective).

Qualifications and Experience

• An entrepreneurial self‑starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide multi‑disciplinary legal services in a different environment and manner while developing technological products/solutions to deliver a great service to clients in a more efficient way;
• Able to understand the legal solution within the wider picture and who is keen to become a more rounded business adviser;
• A driven and proactive team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines and is keen to assist with the development of junior team members;
• A relationship builder who can spot and develop new opportunities and client relationships both within the KPMG network and externally;
• Able to interact with an array of senior stakeholders across the different member firms within the KPMG network;
• A good technical lawyer with a solid proven track record of driving innovation through client‑facing solutions, optimising the use of legal tech stacks and developing automated processes;
• Experience of presenting/pitching technology solutions to clients (existing and prospective).

Benefits and Opportunities

• Our vision is to bring a fresh approach, delivering better business outcomes and transforming legal services for good;
• Our aim is to invest to disrupt and create the UK's leading integrated legal services business;
• Our approach allows us to supply rounded legal solutions inspired by a deep industry knowledge and business insights from our wider practice areas of Tax, Consulting and Deal Advisory. All supported by a global legal network with significant investment in technology (including AI);
• Our differentiator is our multi‑disciplinary approach that sets us apart and which, from day one, will give you the opportunity to experience a broad range of legal projects with exposure to the wider KPMG network, here and abroad.

KPMG Law has a vision to become one of the world's largest legal practices, integrated as part of a broader multi‑capability professional services firm and #1 of the Big Four. In an ever more complex and fast‑moving business environment, clients are demanding connected business solutions delivered at scale, harnessing the power of technology and leveraging deep commercial acumen. Developing market leading legal capabilities in key disciplines is core to achieving this vision and represents a unique and exciting opportunity for ambitious and talented legal professionals.

At a global level, KPMG Law already employs over 3,750 lawyers in 85 different countries across the world and is continuing to grow rapidly year on year. A cornerstone of the firm's strategy in law is the UK market. As the second largest legal market in the world, it is critical to our global aspirations. KPMG Law was first set up in 2014 (the first major multi‑disciplinary ABS in the UK) and operates out of numerous hubs across the UK including London, Leeds, Manchester, Reading and Birmingham.

KPMG is very different to most law firms, it's very entrepreneurial and a very exciting proposition for the right candidate. It offers new opportunities to differentiate and stand out from the market. We give our lawyers complete permission to think big, open their minds to new ways of working, always asking the question 'is there a better way?' to deliver great outcomes for our clients.