At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic Real Estate practice while shaping its future.
- Company: Join Markel Law, a people-first legal business backed by a Fortune 500 company.
- Benefits: Be part of an innovative team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a talented team and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing team and develop key client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experienced partner-level lawyer with strong leadership and business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
This is your opportunity to take the reins of a growing Real Estate practice and play a defining role in shaping its future at Markel Law, an SRA-regulated, people‑first legal business backed by the strength of the global Fortune 500 Markel Group.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic partner‑level lawyer based in Manchester to lead and grow our real estate practice. The team currently consists of 3 fee earners and has ambitious growth plans to more than double in size.
The firm’s commercial services team is focussed on the key legal areas businesses routinely navigate on a daily basis, including contracts, IP, data protection, corporate and property‑related matters.
The role will work with the Head of Commercial on the strategic development and growth of the real estate team, manage key client relationships and take overall responsibility for the supervision and development of all colleagues within the team.
This role will involve overseeing transactions, ensuring the highest quality of documentation and advice, building and maintaining strategic client relationships, driving business development, and working closely with the Head of Commercial and senior leadership on the delivery of integrated property solutions across the firm.
Markel Law is part of the wider Markel insurance business, known for innovation, integrity and putting people first. Our award‑winning legal services support over 200,000 advice‑line callers every year, with specialist teams across Real Estate, Commercial, Civil, Employment, Crime/Regulatory and more.
You’ll be joining a business that employs 60+ specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London.
Head of Real Estate employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
Markel Law is an exceptional employer that prioritises a people-first culture, offering a dynamic environment for professional growth and development. As the Head of Real Estate in Manchester, you will lead a growing team with ambitious plans, benefiting from the support of a global Fortune 500 company while enjoying opportunities for strategic influence and client relationship management. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, Markel Law provides a rewarding workplace where your contributions directly shape the future of the practice.
