Senior Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Partnership Prospects
Position: Full-Time, Hybrid, Permanent
About the Role
A well-established North West law firm is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to play a key strategic role in the continued growth of its Manchester office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Commercial Property Solicitor, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner-level candidate with a strong market reputation and client following to build and develop a thriving commercial property practice. Working alongside senior leadership, you will help replicate the success of an established and highly regarded regional Commercial Property team, creating a market-leading offering across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proven business development track record and the ambition to build and lead a team as the practice grows.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters from inception through to completion.
• Advise a broad client base including SMEs, investors, developers, landlords, tenants and owner-managed businesses.
• Lead on acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, commercial developments and property portfolio management.
• Utilise and further develop an existing client following whilst identifying new business opportunities across the Manchester market.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas to maximise cross-referral opportunities.
• Develop and implement a strategic growth plan for the Commercial Property team.
• Recruit, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the department expands.
• Represent the firm at networking events, industry functions and within the local business community.
• Contribute to the overall growth and success of the Manchester office.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Commercial Property and a strong technical background across a broad range of transactions.
• Established client following with a proven ability to generate work, develop relationships and win new business.
• Strong knowledge of the Manchester and Greater Manchester property market, with an existing network of contacts.
• Ambitious leader with the ability and desire to build, grow and mentor a successful Commercial Property team.

What We Offer

• A genuine opportunity to shape and lead the growth of a commercial property practice.
• Support from an established and respected regional Commercial Property team.
• Clear Partnership prospects for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• High levels of autonomy with the backing of a successful full-service law firm.
• Investment in recruitment, marketing and business development initiatives to support team growth.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on long-term success.

Why Join Us?
This role offers more than a traditional fee-earning position. It is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a growing commercial property offering in Manchester, supported by a successful and highly regarded regional law firm. For an ambitious lawyer with a loyal client base and a desire to build something significant, this position provides the platform, support and autonomy to deliver that vision.
Whether you are an established Partner seeking a fresh opportunity or a Senior Associate or Legal Director ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact and build a market-leading Commercial Property team in Manchester.