Commercial Property Solicitor

BCL Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1 065 000 - 1 421 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manchester firm is seeking a Real Estate Development Associate with 1-5 years PQE. The successful candidate will work on complex transactions and significant development projects in a supportive team. Ideal for a qualified solicitor with strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. This firm offers excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, ideally with a focus on development work 1-5 PQE.
• Ability to build lasting relationships.
• Ambitious and motivated to develop a career.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value transactions.
• Engage in significant development projects across commercial and residential sectors.
• Collaborate with specialists in planning, infrastructure, construction, and finance.

Skills

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Development Associate - Manchester - 1-5 PQE

We are working with a leading Manchester firm that is seeking to appoint an Associate into its real estate development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships and working collaboratively within a high-performing team.

The firm's Commercial Property team is recognised as one of the most experienced and agile in the North West (Legal 500 recommended). They act on complex, high-value transactions and pride themselves on delivering clear, commercial, and innovative solutions to a diverse client base, including developers, investors, banks, and high-net-worth individuals.

You can expect exposure to significant development projects across both commercial and residential sectors, working alongside specialists in planning, infrastructure, construction, and finance. Recent matters include advising on major residential schemes and high-profile city-centre developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in real estate, ideally with a focus on development work 1-5 PQE


• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships


• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to problem solving


• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines


• Ambitious and motivated to develop a career within a leading Manchester firm

About the Firm

With strong financial stability, continued growth, and a supportive, collaborative culture, this firm offers an outstanding platform to progress your career in a trusted and well-respected team.