Interlink Talent Solutions
Property Associate Solicitor
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We are seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join a leading residential development team in Manchester.
Responsibilities
- Advise housebuilders and developers on significant residential land acquisitions, including complex and strategic development opportunities.
- Manage a broad range of development transactions, including options, conditional contracts, development agreements, and collaboration arrangements.
- Support clients with land disposals, service parcel transactions, and funding arrangements connected to residential schemes.
- Advise on strategic land projects and major urban regeneration developments involving multiple stakeholders.
- Work closely with specialist colleagues across planning, construction, and disputes to provide a comprehensive service to clients.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial property, residential development, or a related area.
- Strong experience in property transactions, with a genuine interest in developing a career specialising in residential development and land acquisition.
- Experience acting for housebuilders or developers is advantageous, although applications from strong commercial development lawyers will also be considered.
- Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to understand clients' objectives and provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
- A proactive and ambitious approach, with the drive to develop your expertise and progress within a growing team.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary and the opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus.
- Comprehensive learning and development support, including technical training, coaching, management development, and career progression opportunities.
- Flexible benefits package covering options such as additional annual leave, healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work, and employee assistance programmes.
- Access to a wide range of retail, lifestyle, and wellbeing discounts, alongside free online learning and development resources.
- A flexible and inclusive working environment that supports wellbeing, work-life balance, and long-term career development, with opportunities to participate in employee recognition and community initiatives.
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If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jack Wright for a confidential discussion.
Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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