Real Estate Solicitor NQ-2

BCL Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate (NQ-2 PQE) to join its award-winning team in Manchester. This role offers exposure to high-value projects and the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners in a diverse environment. Ideal for newly qualified solicitors with a strong background in real estate law. The firm offers structured career development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Market-leading clients

Structured career development

Inclusive culture with flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial real estate gained at a leading regional or City firm.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a variety of work including development and regeneration projects.
• Take ownership of transactions and play a key role in high-value deals.
• Provide strategic, commercial advice to clients.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in real estate law

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive, collaborative approach

Confidence in managing client relationships

Education

Newly qualified solicitor

Up to 2 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Associate - Manchester

Top-Tier Regional & National Work | Leading UK Firm | NQ-2 PQE

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate (NQ-2 PQE) to join its award-winning Manchester team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners on major regional and national projects for a diverse, high-profile client base.

The Opportunity

You'll join one of the North West's fastest-growing Real Estate teams, recognised in the legal directories and consistently shortlisted for regional property law awards. The team has an outstanding reputation for delivering strategic, commercial advice to a wide range of clients, including major developers, investors, local authorities, and institutions across the health and education sectors.

You'll gain exposure to a broad variety of work - from development and regeneration projects to landlord and tenant, investment, and asset management matters. Working closely with partners across multiple offices, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take ownership of transactions, and play a key role in high-value deals.

The Candidate

This role will suit a newly qualified solicitor up to around 2 years' PQE, with experience in commercial real estate gained at a leading regional or City firm.

• Strong technical grounding in real estate law
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach
• Confidence in managing client relationships and supporting business development

In return, you'll be supported to grow your network, develop your professional profile, and advance your career within a progressive, people-focused firm.

Why Apply?

• Market-leading clients and complex, high-value work
• Structured career development with mentoring and training from senior lawyers
• Inclusive culture with genuine flexibility and support for work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm consistently ranked among the UK's top employers, known for its collaborative culture, ambition, and commitment to professional excellence.

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, as the firm may close the vacancy early depending on response levels.