Solicitor (Newly Qualified)

The Role & Team

We are looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a highly regarded commercial property team, working with a broad range of clients including investors, developers, and asset managers.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a varied and high-quality caseload, with strong support, structured development, and clear progression opportunities. Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to high-value and complex matters from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of a busy caseload of commercial property matters
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, and other property management documents
• Supporting acquisitions and disposals of investment properties
• Advising clients on landlord and tenant matters
• Handling asset management work including renewals, rent reviews, and regears
• Coordinating transactions and liaising with clients, agents, and third parties
• Contributing to business development initiatives and client relationship management

About You

• Newly Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify shortly) with a training seat in commercial property
• Strong technical grounding in real estate law, particularly landlord and tenant work
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client‑focused approach
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team
• Enthusiastic, driven, and keen to develop your career within investment and property management

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• Bupa/ Medicash
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
• 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)