Partner – Real Estate

Partner – Real Estate (Head of Department) | Manchester | Law Firm

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Partner-level Real Estate lawyer to lead and grow its Manchester-based property practice.

This is a strategic leadership role within a growing commercial legal team, offering the opportunity to shape and expand a real estate function with ambitious growth plans already in motion. The successful individual will oversee a team of fee earners, drive business development activity, manage key client relationships, and work closely with senior leadership on the wider commercial strategy.

The firm supports a broad range of corporate, SME and high-net-worth clients across multiple sectors and has an established national presence.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Lead and develop a growing Real Estate team
• Drive client acquisition and broader business development initiatives
• Oversee complex real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and other legal departments on integrated client solutions
• Play a key role in departmental strategy, operational performance and long-term growth

About You

You will likely:

• Be an experienced Real Estate Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership position
• Have strong technical expertise across commercial property matters
• Possess a demonstrable track record in business development and client relationship management
• Be commercially minded with strong leadership and communication skills
• Ideally have experience or exposure to the social care sector, although this is not essential

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area
• Highly collaborative and people-focused culture
• National platform with strong existing client relationships
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Significant scope for progression and long-term impact

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