Senior Solicitor - Real Estate

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager in Real Estate Law to join their growing team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to provide multidisciplinary legal services, focusing on investment, development, and asset management for high-profile clients. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this firm encourages entrepreneurial thinking and offers exposure to a global network. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and a proactive approach to building client relationships, making this an exciting opportunity for ambitious legal professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years post-qualified experience in real estate.
• Experience with investment fund clients and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate matters and manage projects.
• Mentor junior staff and develop client opportunities.

Skills

Real Estate Law

Corporate Law

Transactional Law

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Law Degree

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job Title: Real Estate Senior Solicitor

Real Estate - Senior Manager (Solicitor)

KPMG Law aims to become one of the world's largest legal practices, integrated within a broader professional services firm and #1 of the Big Four. We serve clients with complex needs, leveraging technology and deep commercial knowledge. Developing leading legal capabilities in key disciplines is central to our vision and offers exciting opportunities for ambitious legal professionals.

As of now, KPMG Law employs over 3,750 lawyers across 81 countries, with rapid growth annually.

In the UK, the second-largest legal market, KPMG Law was established in 2014 and operates from hubs in London, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, and Birmingham.

Why KPMG Law:

• Our vision is to deliver innovative legal services that improve business outcomes.
• We invest in disrupting and leading the UK's legal market.
• Our approach combines legal solutions with insights from Tax, Consulting, and Deal Advisory, supported by a global network.
• We offer exposure to diverse legal projects and the broader KPMG network.
• Our clients include major global companies across various sectors and project types.

We foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovative thinking and client-focused solutions.

The Opportunity:

• We seek a Senior Manager with at least 9 years post-qualified experience in real estate, preferably with investment fund clients and owners.
• The UK real estate team, established in 2013, is growing and handles investment, development, and asset management mandates for private equity and sovereign wealth clients.
• The candidate should have experience in corporate or transactional real estate, with or without an existing practice.
• Market recognition and good contacts are advantageous.
• We are committed to diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including law firms, in-house, or competitors.

The Role of a Senior Manager:

• An entrepreneurial self-starter eager to provide multidisciplinary legal services.
• Someone who understands legal solutions within a broader business context and aims to be a well-rounded adviser.
• A proactive team player interested in mentoring junior staff.
• A relationship builder capable of developing new client opportunities.
• A technically skilled lawyer with solid legislative knowledge and the ability to work independently.

The role involves providing legal advice on real estate matters, building relationships across KPMG, managing projects, and mentoring team members.

Strong academic, technical, and personal skills are essential.

Why KPMG:

• Our multidisciplinary offering, combining legal and tax expertise, is compelling.
• This is an opportunity to grow the real estate practice leveraging existing client bases.
• We offer flexible rates and fixed pricing models.
• Exposure to a global network across 81 jurisdictions.
• Our entrepreneurial culture provides many opportunities for differentiation and success.

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