Job Description

A well-established Manchester law firm is seeking an ambitious Real Estate Commercial lawyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, market-facing practice with a strong pipeline of work and genuine progression opportunities.
The Firm
Our client is a respected full-service law firm with a strong presence in the North West legal market. The Real Estate team is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased market activity and successful business development from senior fee earners. The firm offers a pragmatic, collaborative culture and a commitment to flexible working that works in practice.
The Role
You'll join a well-structured team comprising real estate lawyers at all levels (7 Partners). The practice handles a broad range of real estate commercial work with a particular focus on:

• Development/Investment projects
• Corporate support work
• Site assembly and acquisition
• General real estate commercial matters

This is a genuine doer role - the senior team is bringing in substantial instructions and needs talented lawyers to help service client demand and support continued growth.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:

• 5+ years PQE (particularly if prior paralegal experience)
• Senior Associate/Salaried Partner level preferred
• Strong technical real estate commercial skills
• Pragmatic, collaborative approach
• Ambition to develop client relationships

Desirable:

• Breadth of real estate work to include, investment, asset management and development
• Corporate support experience would also be a nice to have.

What's On Offer
Senior Associate Level:

• Salary: Flexible depending on experience
• Billing target: Realistic and manageable
• Bonus potential and pathway to Partnership.

Salaried Partner Level:

• Salary, very competitive with the broader market.
• Recognition for both origination AND management of client relationships
• Clear progression pathway

For All Levels:

• 3/2 home/office working split
• Realistic expectations: 5 chargeable hours per day target
• Genuine flexible working
• Supportive team environment
• Strong work pipeline

About the Team Culture
The firm has worked hard to create a supportive, collaborative environment. Flexible working is on offer and their is genuine agility in working arrangements, responsive to the needs of people in the team. The team values pragmatism, technical excellence, and a no-nonsense approach to getting work done.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Joe Gregory for further details, joegregory@thinklegalrecruitment.com.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Company
Think Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house.
What makes us different?
We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect.
Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart.
Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships.
We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you.
Contact us on 0161 826 1411
Company info Website Telephone 0161 826 1411 Location 2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
United Kingdom
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