At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on large-scale commercial property development and renewable energy projects.
- Company: Join a top Real Estate and Development team in Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on employee wellbeing and development.
- Why this job: Be part of significant projects that shape the UK's infrastructure and environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in commercial property with strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Property Development Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Real Estate and Development team in Manchester. The team is recognised for advising on some of the UK's most significant development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. Acting for developers, landowners, investors, transport operators and corporate clients, the successful candidate will enjoy exposure to large-scale and strategically important projects across a variety of sectors.
This role offers a unique combination of complex commercial property work, development projects, infrastructure delivery and renewable energy matters. Lawyers within the team benefit from direct client engagement, significant responsibility and clear opportunities for long-term progression.
For ambitious Real Estate Solicitors seeking exposure to major development schemes, regeneration projects and the UK's growing renewables sector, this represents an exceptional opportunity.
The Role:
- Advising on large-scale commercial property development projects across the UK
- Supporting developers, landowners and investors on strategic land and regeneration schemes
- Acting on renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage and wider energy infrastructure developments
- Negotiating development agreements, option agreements, promotion agreements and associated documentation
- Supporting major transport and infrastructure projects
- Managing complex real estate transactions and stakeholder relationships
- Working alongside recognised specialists on nationally significant projects
The Candidate:
- Commercial Property Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE
- Experience gained within a recognised Real Estate or Development team
- Strong knowledge of development transactions and commercial property matters
- Exposure to infrastructure, regeneration or renewable energy projects advantageous
- Commercially focused and solutions driven
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Looking to progress within a highly successful and expanding team
The Culture, Benefits and How to Apply:
- Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Excellent quality of work and client exposure
- Clear progression framework
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Structured learning and development programmes
- Strong commitment to employee wellbeing
- Highly collaborative team environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor or Real Estate Solicitor looking to specialise in development, infrastructure and renewable energy projects within a market-leading team handling some of the UK's most significant schemes.
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