Senior Associate - Commercial Real Estate

Manchester | Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

An established, award-winning national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Commercial Real Estate team in Manchester.
With offices across the UK and a strong reputation for advising businesses, investors, developers and public sector organisations, the firm has built a market-leading property practice that regularly handles complex, high-value transactions. Despite its national reach and impressive client base, the firm prides itself on maintaining a collaborative, people-focused culture where individuals are encouraged to develop their careers and make a genuine impact.
This opportunity would suit an ambitious Real Estate Solicitor looking to work on premium-quality matters whilst benefiting from a supportive environment, flexible working arrangements and a clear progression pathway.

The Role

Working as part of a highly regarded Real Estate team, you will advise a broad client base on a wide range of commercial property matters and play an important role in developing client relationships and supporting junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial real estate matters from instruction through to completion.
• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, development projects and portfolio management.
• Delivering commercially focused legal advice to a diverse client base.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborating with colleagues across other practice areas on multi-disciplinary transactions.
• Supporting business development initiatives and networking activities.
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the wider Real Estate practice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in Commercial Real Estate, ideally gained within a reputable regional or national practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, development and asset management work.
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, client-focused advice.
• Confident managing complex transactions and building long-term client relationships.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Firm

This opportunity sits within a progressive UK law firm known for combining the capability and quality of a major practice with the culture and accessibility of a more people-focused organisation. The business has achieved sustained growth, enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal market and continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and client service offering.
The firm offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to join a team that is recognised as a leading player within the commercial property sector.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Excellent quality work and national client exposure.
• Structured progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and professional development programmes.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Location: Manchester
Position: Senior Associate
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Hybrid Working
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