Senior Real Estate Solicitor - Equity Potential - Partnership

QED Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Manchester is seeking a driven Commercial Property Solicitor to lead and develop their department. The role offers immediate access to an established client base and the chance to grow a team. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with strong experience in commercial property and an entrepreneurial mindset. This position also offers a salaried partnership from the start, along with exposure to high-value clients and Legal 500 quality work.

Benefits

Salaried Partnership from the start

Immediate access to established clients

Freedom to shape your own department

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Commercial Property / Real Estate.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firm’s Commercial Property offering.
• Grow and manage a client base.
• Collaborate with directors on property integration.

Skills

Commercial Property experience

Client relationship management

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor – Deansgate

Are you a driven Commercial Property Solicitor ready to take the lead and build something of your own? This boutique firm in Deansgate, run by ex-Top tier Legal 500 lawyers, is looking for a Commercial Property / Real Estate Solicitor to grow a department. With a strong pipeline of blue-chip clients already in place, this is a rare opportunity to step straight into a senior role with a genuine opportunity for directorship/equity participation from the get-go. The firm handles corporate work, a good mix of insolvency and litigation, with matters ranging in value from £35 million to £100 million on average. They need someone with a top-tier background.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading and developing the firm’s Commercial Property offering, handling a broad mix of high-quality real estate matters. The role will involve:

• Taking on and growing a client base
• Leading on acquisitions, disposals, and investment work
• Working closely with the directors to integrate property services into the wider practice

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Commercial Property / Real Estate experience
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and ready to lead a department
• Confident handling a varied caseload and building long-term client relationships
• Keen to progress into leadership with salaried partnership on offer from the outset

Benefits

• Salaried Partnership from the start
• Immediate access to an established client base
• Freedom to shape and grow your own department
• Collaborative team of ex-top tier lawyers
• Best Legal 500 quality work with high-value clients

Apply

If this Commercial Property Solicitor role in Deansgate excites you, please send your CV to [e-mail]. For a confidential discussion about this role or other Real Estate Solicitor opportunities in Manchester, call me on 07946239688.