At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic Real Estate team while driving business development.
- Company: Established law firm with a strong national presence and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and enhanced pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape a key practice area and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experienced Real Estate lawyer with strong leadership and business development skills.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
- 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
- Lead and develop a growing Real Estate team
- Drive client acquisition and broader business development initiatives
- Oversee complex real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and other legal departments on integrated client solutions
- Play a key role in departmental strategy, operational performance and long-term growth
About You
You will likely
- Be an experienced Real Estate Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership position
- Have strong technical expertise across commercial property matters
- Possess a demonstrable track record in business development and client relationship management
- Be commercially minded with strong leadership and communication skills
- Ideally have experience or exposure to the social care sector, although this is not essential
Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape and grow a key practice area
- Highly collaborative and people-focused culture
- National platform with strong existing client relationships
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Significant scope for progression and long-term impact
Benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Dental cover for employees and immediate family
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
- 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy/sell additional leave
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Family care and backup childcare support
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
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