Solicitor (0-3 PQE)

THE ROLE & TEAM

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor (2 PQE) to join the Manchester office in our growing Investment & Property Management team within our Real Estate Group.

The team is made up of experienced property lawyers who provide an efficient and cost-effective service. They handle a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and disposals, asset management and corporate support work, as well as providing strategic advice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial property documents, including leases, licences and related agreements
• Support on investment and property management transactions and corporate support matters, ensuring matters each are progressed efficiently and to a high standard
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on a variety of property management issues
• Assist with portfolio management work for a range of clients, helping to maintain strong and long-term relationships
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior lawyers on complex matters, gaining exposure to high-quality work
• Manage your own caseload (with appropriate supervision), ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met
• Contribute to delivering a cost-effective and commercially focused service in line with team objectives

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with around 2 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in commercial property or real estate
• Experience gained through a training contract or equivalent, with exposure to property transactions or asset management work
• Strong drafting and organisational skills, with good attention to detail
• Commercially aware, with the ability to provide practical and client-focused advice
• Able to manage your own workload varied caseload effectively, while also working collaboratively within a team
• Confident communicator, building positive relationships with clients and colleagues

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)