William James Recruitment
Commercial Property Development Solicitor
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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
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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
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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.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact:
Samuel Doughty
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07961 696703
Email: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, advising on key and strategic appointments.
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