Hybrid Working | Manchester City Centre | Top Legal 200 Firm

About the Role

A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a highly respected Top Legal 200 firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. This role offers genuine flexibility with a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote-working convenience.

You will join a well-established and high-performing Commercial Property team, working with a varied client base and handling a broad range of complex, high-value matters. This is an excellent chance to develop your expertise within a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and take ownership of a diverse caseload, including acquisitions, disposals, development projects, leases, and landlord/tenant matters.

• Advise clients on planning, environmental issues, property finance, leasehold matters, and commercial property disputes.

• Draft and negotiate complex leases, contracts, agreements, and other property-related documentation.

• Conduct full due diligence including title investigations, searches, and resolving any issues arising during transactions.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, offering commercially focused, tailored legal advice.

• Liaise with third-party stakeholders such as surveyors, agents, lenders, and legal professionals to ensure seamless transactions.

• Assist with commercial property finance matters, including mortgages, loans, and security arrangements.

• Provide expert advice on property management issues including lease renewals, rent reviews, and tenant disputes.

• Stay current with key legal, regulatory, and market developments within commercial property.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Commercial Property law.

• Strong technical expertise across acquisitions, disposals, leases, development matters, and property finance.

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial property documentation.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.

• Commercially aware, proactive, and able to manage a busy caseload effectively.

• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join This Firm?

• Opportunity to work with a Top Legal 200 firm renowned for quality, culture, and client service.

• Hybrid working model offering genuine flexibility and work-life balance.

• Exposure to high-value, challenging work with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and other major clients.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous holiday allowance, pension, and health & wellbeing perks.

• Clear and structured career progression within a supportive team and leadership structure.

• Prime Manchester City Centre location with superb transport links and amenities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor (4+ PQE) seeking career progression within a reputable, forward-thinking firm.

To discuss this role confidentially, contact Millie Ebbrell at Simpson Judge Legal today.