Sellick Partnership
NQ Real Estate Solicitor
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Associate / Legal Executive – Real Estate
Manchester | Hybrid Working | NQ–2 Years' PQE
A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint an Associate or Legal Executive to join its highly regarded and rapidly growing Real Estate team in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the region's strongest Real Estate practices, working alongside recognised partners and advising an impressive portfolio of regional and national clients. You'll gain exposure to high-quality work from day one while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
You'll work with an experienced team advising an established client base that includes leading developers, investors, public sector bodies, universities and major businesses across the health and education sectors.
The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to work on both regional and national matters, with responsibility increasing as your experience develops. You'll be encouraged to manage your own transactions while receiving excellent supervision, mentoring and structured career development.
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The Work
You'll advise on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including:
- Development and regeneration projects
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Asset management
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Investment transactions
- Corporate real estate support
- Due diligence for corporate acquisitions
About You
You'll be:
- A Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 2 years' PQE, or a Legal Executive with at least one year's real estate experience
- Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and organised, with excellent time management skills
- A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
- Keen to develop your career within a collaborative team
- Interested in networking and business development as part of your long-term progression
Why Apply?
This firm is recognised as one of the UK's leading employers and offers an outstanding working environment alongside exceptional quality work.
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You'll benefit from:
- High-quality regional and national real estate work
- A genuinely collaborative culture with approachable partners
- Early responsibility and excellent mentoring
- Clear progression and structured career development
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension with salary sacrifice options
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and family leave
- Comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
The firm has consistently been recognised as one of the UK's best employers, holding Platinum Investors in People accreditation and being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Its people-first culture, commitment to inclusion and focus on professional development make it an excellent place to build a long-term career.
If you're looking to join a market-leading Real Estate team where you'll enjoy excellent quality work, genuine responsibility and a supportive culture, we'd love to hear from you.
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