Job Description

Location: Manchester (hybrid working) - boutique firm led by a high profile real estate partner
Type: Permanent, Senior role (5+ years PQE)
About the Firm
A prestigious boutique law firm based in Manchester is seeking to deepen its real estate development bench. Under the leadership of a high profile partner renowned for driving high-value development transactions, the firm offers an intellectually challenging and personable environment. This closely knit team works across complex commercial and residential schemes with national and
Position Summary
The Senior Real Estate Development Lawyer will take the lead on large-scale development projects across Greater Manchester and the North West. They'll collaborate directly with the practice head, overseeing deal execution from strategic inception to completion, learning from a genuine leader in this field.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on structuring and delivery of residential, commercial, and mixed use development schemes.
Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements, JVs and option agreements etc.
Provide commercial advice to developers, investors, landowners, financial institutions, and public-sector bodies.
Mentor and supervise junior solicitors and trainees.
Contribute to business development-attending seminars, publishing thought-leadership content, and building client relationships.
The candidate sought will have the following;
Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in real estate development work.
Proven experience on multi-million-pound and complex schemes, ideally including residential, mixed-use regeneration, or institutional projects
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across development and acquisitions.
Well developed commercial mindset, understand financial and funding structures.
Confident client-facing presence, adept at handling senior stakeholders.
Experience supervising and mentoring junior fee-earners.
Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable in a collaborative boutique environment.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary reflective of Manchester market and seniority.
Regular hybrid/flexible working aligned with modern standards.
Direct partnership exposure-hands-on mentorship from a leading name.
High quality - headline development schemes across the region.
Clear progression opportunities into partner-track.
Supportive small firm culture with genuine autonomy.
Please get in touch with joegregory@thinklegalrecruitment.com for further details.
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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