Brabners
Solicitor (Newly Qualified)
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Solicitor (Newly Qualified)
Newly Qualified Solicitor – Commercial Property – Manchester
The Role & Team
We are seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our Manchester office in a highly regarded commercial property team. This is an fantastic opportunity to build your career working with industry-leading clients, including investors, developers, and asset managers.
As a member of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a diverse and high-calibre caseload with:
- Strong mentorship and structured development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Immediate exposure to high-value, complex matters through collaboration with experienced partners and senior lawyers
Note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs. Agencies, please do not submit CVs unless we initiate a direct enquiry. All unsolicited submissions will be treated as gifts.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Managing a busy caseload of commercial property matters
- Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, and property management documents
- Advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, and investment property transactions
- Providing landlord and tenant representation
- Handling asset management (e.g., renewals, rent reviews, and regears)
- Supporting transactions, liaising with clients, agents, and third parties
- Contributing to business development and client relationship management
About You
Essential Requirements
- Newly Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify shortly) with commercial property training experience
- Strong technical knowledge of real estate law, particularly landlord and tenant issues
- Commercial acumen with a proactive, client-focused approach
- Exceptional communication and drafting skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a collaborative team
- Driven, ambitious, and eager to grow within investment and property management
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Benefits
| Benefits | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | Competitive pay |
| Flexible hours | Modern approach to workflow and availability |
| Hybrid working | 2 days on-site per week |
| Health/Wellbeing | Bupa/Medicash insurance |
| Bonus opportunities | Discretionary performance-based bonuses |
| Pension | Company pension scheme |
| Protective cover | Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance |
| Annual leave | 25 days + flex days (increasing with tenure) |
| Additional leave options | Option to buy 10 extra days per year + 2 My Days |
| Recognition prompts | Additional discretionary leave days (subject to service) |
| Family support | Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave |
| Professional development | Career development opportunities, mentorship and upskilling programmes |
| Wellbeing support | 24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support and mental health resources |
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About Us
Brabners is a purpose-driven, independent law firm with award-winning sustainability credentials as a B Corp. We believe in positive impact through innovation, diversity, and ethical practice.
- History: Over 200 years of legal expertise
- Reach: Serving clients across England and Wales, anchored in the North
- Awards & Recognition:
- Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards (for innovation)
- Manchester Law Society Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions
- UK’s 25 Best Large Companies to Work For (jobs, culture, work-life balance)
- Legal 500 Future Lawyers (high satisfaction scores for work quality and life balance)
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