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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