Remote Real Estate Solicitor

I am working with a leading international law firm on an opportunity for a Real Estate Associate to join its highly regarded Transactional Property team in Manchester.

This is a slightly different proposition to your typical private practice role, offering the chance to work as a dedicated legal resource for a major UK client within a structured client delivery model - in short, more of an in-house role within a private practice team, working directly with one major client.

The Opportunity

Rather than managing a broad spread of unrelated clients, you will work closely with one major client, developing a genuine understanding of their business, property portfolio and wider commercial objectives.

The role will involve a mix of asset management, lettings and transactional property work, giving you the opportunity to build strong client relationships and take ownership of your own caseload.

There is also a real emphasis on work-life balance, with greater certainty around working hours and the flexibility to work primarily from home. Office attendance in Manchester is required at least twice a month, alongside occasional client visits.

Importantly, you will still benefit from the support, resources, training and career development opportunities of a leading UK law firm.

The Role

You will be responsible for a varied commercial property caseload, including:

Drafting and negotiating leases and ancillary property documents.

Managing landlord and tenant matters, lettings and ongoing asset management work.

Handling tenant due diligence enquiries and lease management applications.

Supporting acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and completion processes.

Managing your own matters, billing, WIP and financials.

Supervising and supporting junior lawyers and paralegals.

Building relationships with the client and external advisers.

Working with the wider team to improve processes and deliver a consistent service.

The Team

You will be joining a large, highly regarded Transactional Real Estate team in Manchester.

The team is highly ranked and has an excellent reputation for its commercial and business-focused approach to property work. There is also a real appetite for innovation, with significant investment in legal technology and new ways of delivering legal services.

About You

3+ PQE in commercial real estate.

Strong experience across transactional property work, particularly landlord and tenant matters.

Experience working with institutional landlords, major retailers or consumer-facing businesses would be advantageous.

Comfortable managing a busy caseload and working within a structured team environment.

Commercially minded, proactive and confident dealing directly with clients.

Why Consider It?

This is a great opportunity for a Real Estate lawyer who enjoys the quality of work and resources that come with a leading firm but would welcome a slightly different approach to private practice.

You can expect:

The opportunity to work closely with a major UK client and develop genuine sector expertise.

More predictable working hours and an improved work-life balance.

Primarily remote working, with limited office attendance.

High-quality work within a leading national Real Estate team.

Ongoing training, support and long-term career development.

If you're a Real Estate Associate in Manchester and would be interested in hearing a bit more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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