Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

William James Recruitment is sourcing a Real Estate Solicitor (4+ PQE) in Manchester to join a national law firm's Northern Real Estate Transactions team. You will handle acquisitions, disposals, development projects, investment work and property finance for developers, investors, landowners and funders.

The role offers genuine responsibility, direct client contact and clear career progression within a collaborative, supportive environment, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in commercial real estate
• Strong technical experience across transactional real estate matters
• Experience in development work desirable
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Commercial and pragmatic with client-focused approach
• Confident in direct client interaction and business development
• Interest in building long-term client and referrer relationships
• Collaborative team player aiming to progress in leading real estate practice

Responsibilities

• Advising on a varied portfolio of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, investment work and property finance matters
• Acting for developers, investors, landowners, funders and occupiers on complex commercial property transactions
• Managing matters from instruction through to completion whilst maintaining high standards of technical excellence and client service
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice tailored to clients' wider business objectives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a key contact on transactions
• Working closely with planning, construction, banking, corporate and tax teams on multi-disciplinary matters
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to growth of the team
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members where appropriate

Skills

Real estate

PQE 4+ years

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a highly regarded national law firm's Northern Real Estate Transactions team in Manchester.

This role is ideal for an ambitious real estate lawyer seeking exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial property work, with a particular focus on development-led transactions, investment acquisitions and disposals, property finance and strategic land matters. Working as part of one of the UK's largest real estate teams, you will act for developers, investors, landowners, funders and occupiers on complex, high-value transactions across the full property lifecycle.

The team has a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused and pragmatic advice, combining national resources with deep regional market expertise. Lawyers benefit from genuine responsibility, direct client contact and clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm where quality of work is matched by investment in people, wellbeing and professional development.

The Role:

• Advising on a varied portfolio of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, investment work and property finance matters
• Acting for developers, investors, landowners, funders and occupiers on complex commercial property transactions
• Managing matters from instruction through to completion whilst maintaining high standards of technical excellence and client service
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice tailored to clients' wider business objectives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a key point of contact on transactions
• Working closely with colleagues across planning, construction, banking, corporate and tax teams on multi-disciplinary matters
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members where appropriate

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in commercial real estate
• Strong technical experience across transactional real estate matters
• Particular experience in development work, either commercial or residential, would be advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Confident dealing directly with clients and understanding their wider commercial objectives
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An interest in business development and building long-term client and referrer relationships
• A collaborative team player looking to progress within a leading real estate practice

The Culture, Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
• Generous and flexible pension arrangements
• Two fully paid volunteering days each year
• Private healthcare and digital GP access
• Extensive wellbeing and mental health support initiatives
• Outstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion and social responsibility
• Comprehensive learning, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most highly regarded real estate teams

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor looking to join a market-leading national team offering high-quality work, excellent client exposure and genuine long-term career progression.

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, advising on key and strategic appointments.