Senior Real Estate Transactions Associate (3+ PQE) – Hybrid

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Manchester is seeking an Associate to deliver asset management and investment work for a major client. You will operate within a structured delivery model and may work primarily from home with visits to the Manchester office.

The role focuses on leases, property documents, due diligence, and transaction management, with leadership responsibilities for junior lawyers and a client engagement ethos.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 years' PQE advising on transactional real estate matters in England and Wales.
• Ideally have experience of working for institutional landlords.
• Be dedicated to the highest levels of client service, with strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ideally have experience managing high volume, fast paced workloads in a client facing role as part of a wider team following processes and utilising legal technology tools will be especially suitable.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities, and developing practical, commercially focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a dedicated legal resource for a key client, developing a strong understanding of their business while working within a structured delivery model supported by the wider firm.
• Manage your own caseload, ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures, including drafting and negotiating leases, ancillary property documents, tenant due diligence enquiries, lease management applications, and assisting with due diligence on acquisition (or new assets which will be managed) and disposal (of existing assets which are managed).
• Oversee transaction completion processes, maintain accurate matter status updates, and manage personal financial responsibilities, including WIP, billing, and write-offs.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and paralegals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work across lettings and property management matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external advisers, acting as a key point of contact and participating in client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with the wider client account team to share best practice, drive process improvements, maintain consistency of approach, and support wider real estate transactions as required.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Transactional Real Estate

Client relationship management

Lease drafting

Risk management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

Legal tech

Job description

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Manchester is seeking an Associate to deliver asset management and investment work for a major client. You will operate within a structured delivery model and may work primarily from home with visits to the Manchester office.

The role focuses on leases, property documents, due diligence, and transaction management, with leadership responsibilities for junior lawyers and a client engagement ethos.