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Property Development Solicitor / Associate - Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive / Dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid Working Flexible

About the Firm
We are working with a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation for excellence in property law. With offices across the UK, the firm provides market-leading advice to a wide range of clients, including investors, developers, occupiers, and lenders. Known for its high-quality work, supportive culture, and emphasis on career development and work-life balance, the firm offers solicitors the opportunity to build a long-term career while working on complex, high-profile development projects.

The Role
The firm is seeking a Development Property Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) to join their Manchester office. You'll work on a variety of residential and mixed-use development transactions, providing expert advice on purchases, sales, leases, and development agreements.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in development work, but is also open to candidates with broader property law experience who have handled some development matters or have a keen interest in this area. You will be given the opportunity to work autonomously on high-value deals, while also collaborating with a national team of property specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating development agreements, leases, and related contracts

Advising on acquisitions, sales, and residential or mixed-use development schemes

Handling due diligence, title research, and post-completion matters

Liaising with clients, lenders, and other professionals to ensure smooth transaction delivery

Contributing to business development initiatives and client relationship management

Why This Role is Attractive

Join a nationally recognised, award-winning law firm with a reputation for excellence

Work on complex, high-value development projects with market-leading clients

Hybrid working available, with flexibility to balance office and remote work

Opportunity to develop your technical expertise and career progression within a supportive team

Collaborate with a national property network, gaining exposure to multi-office projects

Skills & Experience

1-5 years PQE in property law, with development experience preferred

Strong technical competence and commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills and client-focused approach

Motivated, adaptable, and confident managing multiple transactions

Ability to contribute to practice development and build lasting client relationships

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