Senior Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Partnership Prospects
Position: Full-Time, Hybrid, Permanent
About the Role
A well-established North West law firm is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to play a key strategic role in the continued growth of its Manchester office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Commercial Property Solicitor, Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner-level candidate with a strong market reputation and client following to build and develop a thriving commercial property practice. Working alongside senior leadership, you will help replicate the success of an established and highly regarded regional Commercial Property team, creating a market-leading offering across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proven business development track record and the ambition to build and lead a team as the practice grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of commercial property matters from inception through to completion.
- Advise a broad client base including SMEs, investors, developers, landlords, tenants and owner-managed businesses.
- Lead on acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, commercial developments and property portfolio management.
- Utilise and further develop an existing client following whilst identifying new business opportunities across the Manchester market.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas to maximise cross-referral opportunities.
- Develop and implement a strategic growth plan for the Commercial Property team.
- Recruit, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the department expands.
- Represent the firm at networking events, industry functions and within the local business community.
- Contribute to the overall growth and success of the Manchester office.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Commercial Property and a strong technical background across a broad range of transactions.
- Established client following with a proven ability to generate work, develop relationships and win new business.
- Strong knowledge of the Manchester and Greater Manchester property market, with an existing network of contacts.
- Ambitious leader with the ability and desire to build, grow and mentor a successful Commercial Property team.
What We Offer
- A genuine opportunity to shape and lead the growth of a commercial property practice.
- Support from an established and respected regional Commercial Property team.
- Clear Partnership prospects for the right candidate.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
- High levels of autonomy with the backing of a successful full-service law firm.
- Investment in recruitment, marketing and business development initiatives to support team growth.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on long‑term success.
Why Join Us?
This role offers more than a traditional fee‑earning position. It is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a growing commercial property offering in Manchester, supported by a successful and highly regarded regional law firm. For an ambitious lawyer with a loyal client base and a desire to build something significant, this position provides the platform, support and autonomy to deliver that vision.
Whether you are an established Partner seeking a fresh opportunity or a Senior Associate or Legal Director ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact and build a market‑leading Commercial Property team in Manchester.
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