Real Estate Director

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior commercial property solicitor to join a growing and ambitious business at Associate Director or Director level.

Due to increasing client demand and long-term growth plans, the firm is looking for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer to lead and develop its commercial property offering in Manchester.

This is a genuine platform role with the opportunity to shape and grow a team, develop key client relationships and play a major part in the wider growth of the business, with full backing from a well-established professional services group and existing referral network.

Director level within the business is comparable to Partner level within a more traditional law firm structure, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a senior leadership position with real autonomy and influence.

The role would suit a commercially minded senior lawyer looking for more autonomy, leadership responsibility and the opportunity to build something long term.

The Role

You will play a key role in the development and leadership of the commercial property team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters while helping drive the growth of the practice.

Work will include:

• Acquisitions and disposals


• Landlord and tenant matters


• Commercial leases and licences


• Portfolio management


• Property finance transactions


• Real estate support on corporate transactions including M&A and demergers

You will also:

• Help shape the strategy and direction of the commercial property offering


• Develop and grow client relationships across existing and new business


• Work closely with colleagues across the wider business and professional network


• Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team


• Take an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities

Experience dealing with distressed real estate matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales


• Around 8+ years’ PQE in commercial property


• Strong technical experience across a broad range of commercial real estate matters


• Experience supporting corporate transactions from a real estate perspective


• Background in property finance work would be beneficial


• Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and helping develop a team


• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills


• Interest in business development and growing a practice

Experience within the healthcare or education sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Firm

The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong existing referral networks and genuine scope for progression.

You will be joining a business that is continuing to invest heavily in growth, people and long-term development.

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