Real Estate Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Manchester
  • £75,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
A rare leadership opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Partner with an ambitious, award-winning UK law firm as it establishes and expands its presence in Manchester. Having opened doors in Spinningfields in the last 12 months, they are looking for a senior figurehead to grow and expand the department.The FirmWith over 40 years' heritage and 7+ offices spanning the UK, this firm is a recognised market leader for real estate, commercial, and private client services. Recent expansion into Manchester's Spinningfields signals a strategic move into the UK market and their aim is to become the go to real estate advisor for national and multinational brands requiring cross-border expertise.This firm is highly suited for those looking to steer away from the international law firm culture, but maintain a high quality standard of work coupled with work life balance. Many of the existing roster of partners and senior lawyers have worked at their international competitors, but have made the most due to big ticket client base and focus on working to live, and not living to work.The RoleAs a Senior Real Estate Partner in Manchester you will be leading and developing the Manchester commercial property practice, driving growth and strategic market positioning alongside a distinguished associate with leading international experience.You will be acting as primary advisor on the full spectrum of commercial property work: acquisitions, disposals, lettings, portfolio management, development, and landlord & tenant (including cross-jurisdictional advice).Your work will include managing and expanding a portfolio of high-value clients spanning retail, leisure, development, and investment sectors. The department is sector agnostic, although welcoming to sector specialists.You will have a hand in the recruitment and further strategic growth of the office giving you the chance to put your stamp on the department. You will be working in close collaboration with the UK-wide partnership.Requirements
  • Senior real estate lawyer (England & Wales qualified), ideally with head of department / team lead experience at a reputable City, national, or international practice.
  • Proven track record in high-value commercial property transactions, client development, and strategic leadership.
  • Appetite for launching and driving a new team, autonomous, ambitious, and adept at operating across borders.
  • Collegiate management style and strong networking credentials for Manchester's commercial property scene.
What's on offer?
  • Take ownership of a flagship office in Spinningfields, positioned for rapid growth and market impact.
  • Shape the strategic direction of a premium real estate brand
  • Close collaboration with a top-tier associate, leveraging both City and regional insights.
  • Active participation in Manchester's business community and the region's most dynamic property projects.
This is a rare chance for a senior real estate lawyer to play a leading role in a firm making headlines for growth, innovation, and service across the UK.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Real Estate PartnerAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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