Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus
Location: Manchester — hybrid, three office days and two remote
Senior Associate Commercial Property Solicitor, Manchester, up to £80,000. Develop a finance specialism with hybrid working, leadership responsibility and evidenced internal progression.
At senior level, a move needs to offer more than another caseload and a different title.
Here, you can bring your commercial property experience into real estate finance, take a meaningful leadership role and join a firm with an established record of internal progression.
The team needs an experienced lawyer between its partners and junior solicitors. Your ability to manage transactions, guide colleagues and build client relationships will have a clear purpose from the outset.
Of course, if you are already practising in real estate finance, the firm is keen to speak with you.
What’s different about this role
- Your experience opens a new direction. Commercial property solicitors are welcome at Senior Associate level. The firm has successfully supported the transition into finance before.
- A role with influence. Help lead transactions, develop junior lawyers and contribute to client development. There is an identified need for someone with your experience.
- A progression conversation backed by examples. Lawyers have advanced internally to partnership, and a formal promotions process provides a framework for discussing your own ambitions.
- Quality work with balance taken seriously. Chargeable expectations are set with work-life balance in mind. Leadership encourages people to finish on time, supported by hybrid working and a regular monthly early finish.
- Access to the people making decisions. Senior leadership is approachable, with opportunities to raise ideas directly and contribute feedback on how the firm operates.
What’s in it for you
- Salary of £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience.
- Discretionary annual bonus: linked to individual, team and firm performance, with a strong history of payment.
- Three office days and two remote days: maintain partner and team contact with fewer weekly commutes.
- 25 days’ holiday plus your birthday off, with the option to buy up to five additional days.
- A monthly early finish: a regular opportunity to reclaim some personal time.
- Enhanced family leave, subject to eligibility and policy terms.
- 4% pension contribution, employee assistance programme and employee discounts.
- Formal career development, with opportunities to demonstrate leadership through supervision and client work.
The Work
- Take a leading role in lender-side property finance transactions, building on your existing experience.
- Handle property due diligence and develop your expertise in finance and security documentation.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
- Develop client relationships and contribute to the team’s business development.
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified solicitor with approximately 7+ years’ PQE in commercial property or real estate finance.
- Strong property expertise and experience taking ownership of transactions.
- A clear commitment to developing your finance knowledge.
- Confidence guiding colleagues and maintaining client relationships.
The Culture
The firm takes a collective approach to clients and performance, encouraging cooperation across departments. You’ll work alongside experienced partners with administrative support around the team. Investment in working life includes enhanced family leave, regular staff feedback and training in technology to help people work more efficiently.
- Ready to step into a Senior Associate Commercial Property Solicitor role where you can develop a finance specialism, lead others and explore your next career step? Apply now to learn more or contact James at Wilson Mannion recruitment.
- Applications are welcome from: Senior Commercial Property Solicitors, Commercial Real Estate Senior Associates and Real Estate Finance Solicitors.