Partner - Real Estate

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

Up to £110,000 + bonus + benefits

Manchester

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:

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

You will likely:

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

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

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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Private medical insurance
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• Dental cover for employees and immediate family
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• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
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• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
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• 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy/sell additional leave
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• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
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• Family care and backup childcare support
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• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
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• Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.