Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate / Partner

A1 Personnel; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

Partnership opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

A1 Personnel in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Associate, Legal Director or Partner to join a well-established Commercial Property team.

You will handle complex transactions, lead on client relationships and contribute to growth with genuine partnership prospects. The role offers hybrid working, flexibility and clear opportunities for progression within a supportive, high-calibre team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 8+ years PQE in Commercial Property.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle leases, agreements for lease and lease negotiations.
• Oversee landlord-tenant matters including renewals and variations.
• Oversee property investment, development and portfolio management.
• Advise developers, investors, landlords, tenants and businesses.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; support business development.
• Mentor junior fee earners where appropriate.

Skills

Client relations

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

8+ years PQE in Commercial Property

Job description

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate / Partner

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Experience: Ideally 8+ years PQE

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner to join a well-established and growing Commercial Property team.

Our client is seeking a commercially minded and ambitious lawyer who is confident handling complex commercial property transactions and looking to take the next step in their career.

This opportunity offers high-quality work, excellent career progression and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of the department, with genuine partnership prospects for the right individual.

Whether you're a Senior Associate looking for a clear route to partnership, a Legal Director seeking greater autonomy or an established Partner considering a new challenge, this role offers flexibility depending on your experience and career aspirations.

The Role

You will manage a varied and interesting commercial property caseload, including:

• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Commercial leases, agreements for lease and lease negotiations.
• Landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, assignments, licences and variations.
• Property investment, development and portfolio management.
• Property finance and secured lending transactions.
• Advising developers, investors, landlords, tenants and commercial businesses.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities for departmental growth.
• Supervising and mentoring junior fee earners where appropriate.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Ideally 8+ years PQE in Commercial Property, although equivalent experience will be considered.
• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial property transactions.
• The confidence to manage complex matters independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a successful team.
• Leadership or supervisory experience, particularly for senior-level applicants.

For Partner-level candidates, an existing client following or established professional network would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• High-quality, varied commercial property work.
• Genuine career progression and partnership opportunities.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.Autonomy to develop your own client relationships and practice.
• An established client base with opportunities for cross-referrals.
• The opportunity to influence the future growth and direction of the department.