Legal Director – Real Estate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate lawyer to join a highly regarded commercial property practice in at a Global firm at Legal Director level.
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: Up to £100,000
The team advises a diverse client base of developers, investors, businesses, social housing providers, educational institutions, charities and public sector organisations. There is a particular strength in development work, advising throughout the lifecycle of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
You will take a senior role within the Manchester practice, leading complex transactions, managing key client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team. The position combines high-quality fee-earning work with supervision, business development and the opportunity to play an influential role in the future direction of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and asset management matters
- Advising developers on residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects
- Handling investment, funding and landlord and tenant matters
- Drafting and negotiating leases, agreements for lease, transfers and associated property documentation
- Managing and developing relationships with key clients
- Supervising and mentoring Associates, junior lawyers and trainees
- Playing an active role in business development and the continued growth of the Real Estate practice
About You
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant commercial real estate experience
- Strong technical background across a broad range of property transactions
- Development experience is particularly desirable, with exposure to acting for developers and/or investors
- Comfortable leading sophisticated matters and managing client relationships independently
- Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
- Commercial, pragmatic and confident in dealing directly with clients
- Strong business development skills with an interest in helping grow the Manchester practice
Why This Role?
This is an attractive opportunity for an established Real Estate lawyer looking for a genuinely senior position within a growing Manchester practice. You’ll have the autonomy to lead significant transactions and client relationships while working with a varied client base across the private, public and third sectors.
At Legal Director level, there is also the opportunity to have a meaningful impact beyond your own caseload – helping develop junior lawyers, strengthening existing client relationships and contributing to the team’s growth and profile in the Manchester market.
