Overview
Commercial Property Solicitor – Senior Associate (Manchester)
Location : Manchester – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)
You’ve built your career in commercial property law, managing high-value transactions and demanding clients with ease. But you’re ready for more—more recognition, more progression, and more impact.
Here’s what’s different about this role :
- You’ll be part of one of the largest full-service Real Estate / Commercial Property teams in the world —where property law isn’t a side offering, it’s 25% of the firm’s work.
- You’ll be trusted to lead day-to-day client relationships on major occupier and investor matters, with exposure to big-ticket national and international deals.
- You’ll have the resources, tech, and team support to focus on the law—not firefighting admin.
What’s In It for You
£80,000 – £95,000 salary + discretionary bonus + chargeable hours bonus (up to 10% of salary).Hybrid working – 3 days in the Manchester office, 2 from home.26 days holiday + extra firm-wide holiday in December, with the option to buy / sell leave.Private medical insurance (firm-funded single cover) + dental plan options.Matched pension contributions up to 6% after 5 years.Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection.GymFlex, cycle to work scheme, and a range of voluntary benefits.Structured career development – training, mentoring, secondments (national and international).Pro bono and CSR opportunities – real ways to give back.The Work
You’ll handle a varied, high-quality caseload including :
Major commercial property transactions for leading occupiers and investors.Strategic client relationship management.Business development to grow key accounts.Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.What We’re Looking For
8+ years PQE in commercial property / Real Estate (we’ll consider strong applicants with slightly less).Proven ability to manage your own caseload and collaborate across teams.Strong technical knowledge + commercial acumen.An adaptable, solutions-driven approach—comfortable using legal tech.The Culture
Global reach with a Manchester heartbeat. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment that genuinely supports flexible working, invests in your development, and values your contribution.
Ready to move into a Senior Associate-level role where your expertise is recognised and rewarded?
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! At this salary the role will have a lot of interest, put your name in by hitting apply now.
If you need more information, please contact James @ Wilson Mannion Recruitment.
Applications welcome from : Commercial Property Solicitor, Real Estate Solicitor, Senior Associate Commercial Property, Real Estate Senior Associate.
Seniority level
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