Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (re-location opportunity)

REALM RECRUIT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to manage their team in Manchester. This role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000 along with a profit-share bonus, flexible working hours, and various benefits. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in commercial property law and a desire to improve work-life balance while shaping a team.

Benefits

Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hours with a time banking scheme

Professional study support

Health plan and membership

Enhanced death in service cover

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in commercial property including leases, sales, purchases, refinancing, and corporate support.
• Leadership experience in a department.
• Desire to shape a team and improve work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day team operations.
• Shaping the future of the department.
• Supervising junior team members.

Skills

PQE in commercial property

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Business development skills

Job description

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Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (re-location opportunity), Manchester

Client: REALM RECRUIT

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ca4d1b72bda1

Job Views: 20

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Are you a commercial property lawyer looking for a leadership role with better work-life balance? A leading Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to lead their team, with opportunities for progression to Board level.

This role offers autonomy, a strong client base, quality work, and support from a respected Legal 500 firm. It is ideal for someone wanting to move back to Yorkshire or seeking a lifestyle change.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day team operations
• Shaping the future of the department
• Supervising junior team members

Requirements:

• 5+ PQE in commercial property including leases, sales, purchases, refinancing, and corporate support
• Leadership experience in a department
• Strong communication, commercial acumen, and business development skills
• Desire to shape a team and improve work-life balance
• Likely based in a larger city and seeking a move to Yorkshire

Salary & Benefits:

• £65,000–£80,000 depending on experience
• Profit-share bonus scheme (typically 10% of billing over target, negotiable with a following)
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy options
• Flexible hours with a “time banking” scheme
• Hybrid working with at least 3 days/week in Harrogate
• Business performance data transparency and monthly socials
• Professional study support
• Westfield Health plan and Champion Health membership
• Enhanced death in service cover (4x salary)
• Staff discounts, free wills, season ticket loans, and Cycle to Work scheme

Contact:

Duane Cormell at [emailprotected] or 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.