New Job Opening: Commercial Property Solicitor (Investment Team) in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Commercial Property Solicitor (Investment Team)

Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 4+ years PQE (Commercial Property)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a rapidly growing Commercial Property department, sitting within the Investment team.

You will work on complex, high-value commercial property matters, supporting a broad client base and collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider real estate and corporate functions. The team is known for being experienced, agile and commercially minded, with a strong focus on delivering clear, practical advice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on acquisitions and disposals, including investment and owner-occupation transactions

• Handling landlord and tenant matters and supporting estate and asset management work

• Supporting commercial and residential development projects, including associated real estate documentation

• Working alongside colleagues on planning and infrastructure related aspects of transactions (where relevant)

• Supporting finance-related property matters, including distressed market and restructuring-led work (where relevant)

• Working closely with colleagues across construction, tax and property litigation teams to provide joined-up advice

• Managing matters efficiently, keeping stakeholders updated and maintaining high standards of file management

• Building strong internal relationships and contributing to client relationship development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in commercial property

• Experience handling a range of commercial property matters, ideally with exposure to investment work

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues

• A collaborative approach and confidence working as part of a wider transaction team

• Strong attention to detail and a practical, commercial mindset

Desirable

• Experience supporting high-value, complex transactions

• Exposure to development, finance, restructuring or construction-linked property work

• Interest in building longer-term client relationships and supporting business development

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)

• Employer pension contribution of 4%

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary)

• Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)

• Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops

About Our Client

Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Manchester City Centre

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.