Senior Associate Commercial Real Estate

Senior Associate – Real Estate Commercial (4–8 PQE)Location: Manchester (Hybrid working – 1 day remote per week) We are working with a highly entrepreneurial and growing Real Estate Commercial team who are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate (c.4–8 PQE) to join their Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to work with a dynamic and supportive team in a collaborative environment that recognises and rewards success.The RoleThis position offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial real estate work. Unlike traditional roles focused on narrow institutional work, this is a diverse position allowing you to run transactions and build relationships with a large and varied client base.You will:Manage your own caseload of mainstream commercial real estate matters.Work closely with partners and senior colleagues on complex transactions.Have significant client exposure and opportunities to develop relationships.Be actively involved in business development and shaping the growth of a sub-team within the wider department.What We’re Looking For4–8 years’ PQE gained in a strong real estate commercial practice.Strong client relationship and business development skills.A collaborative, personable approach and ability to work independently.Desire to progress quickly – there is real potential for rapid career advancement.Why Join?A market-leading real estate department ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers.A diverse and loyal client base with 80% repeat instructions.Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with a clear focus on work-life balance.Excellent career progression opportunities.Competitive salary and benefits (no fixed salary banding – will depend on experience).If you’re a commercially minded real estate lawyer seeking a role with variety, strong client exposure and a clear progression path, we’d love to hear from you.

Created: 2025-08-01