Real Estate Senior/Principal Associate - Manchester

Think Legal Recruitment

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
An exciting opportunity exists within a well-respected UK-based law firm seeking a motivated Senior Associate or Principal Associate for its Manchester Real Estate team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in development work-particularly in the hospitality and leisure sectors, including hotel projects.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage development agreements, including pre-let agreements and forward-funding arrangements.Advise on conditional acquisitions, sub?sales, and site assembly strategies.Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial property and advise investors and developers on deal structure.Support lease negotiation and ongoing property portfolio management for large corporate clients-particularly within retail, leisure, and licensed premises.Your ProfileLooking for a driven, client-focused solicitor with:4+ years PQE in commercial real estate.Substantial experience in development-focused property transactions.Proven skills in drafting, negotiating, and executing complex real estate deals.Portfolio management experience across retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors.Commercial awareness and the ability to collaborate across offices in a growing national platform.Why Apply?Join one of the largest Real Estate practices in the UK, with over 460 professionals and 50+ partners across 13 offices.Work on high-quality, strategic mandates for household-name clients in hospitality and leisure.Thrive in a people-centric culture that emphasises career development, flexible working, tech-enabled ways of working, and inclusive values.Be part of a firm that combines technical excellence, sector knowledge, and client service to drive its growth and reputation.Interested candidates with relevant experience in hospitality and leisure real estate development are encouraged to get in touch with Joe Gregory, (joegregory@thinklegalrecruitment.com) to explore this opportunity further.CompanyThink Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house.What makes us different?We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect.Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart.Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships.We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you.Contact us on 0161 826 1411Company info Website Telephone 0161 826 1411 Location 2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
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