Head of Commercial Property
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- Fast-track to leadership in a growing commercial property team
- Mentorship from a senior partner with a business-first mindset
- Flexible working with a strong culture of care, growth, and empowerment
A firm, located in South Manchester, is looking for a senior commercial property lawyer to join as Head of Commercial Property. You’ll work closely with a partner to lead and grow the team, stepping into a live caseload of high-quality transactional work while helping shape the future of the department.
This is a rare chance to combine high-calibre work with genuine leadership, mentoring from a respected partner, and a platform for career advancement — without the red tape or corporate culture often found elsewhere.
Who we’re looking for
- 8+ PQE commercial property solicitor or equivalent
- Broad experience across acquisitions, disposals, landlord/tenant work, and finance
- Confident managing clients ranging from SMEs to developers
- Leadership or mentoring experience highly desirable
- Commercially-minded and relationship-driven
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset
- Collaborative, grounded, and people-focused
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable salary depending on experience
- 1 day WFH, with flexibility around personal commitments
- High-quality client work across sectors including infrastructure and development
- Mentoring and career development under a Mills & Reeve-trained partner
- Realistic path to equity or strategic leadership roles
- Down-to-earth culture with low staff turnover
- Practical wellbeing support and a values-driven environment
Contact Duane Cormell
If you’re ready for a leadership role with autonomy, impact, and strong mentorship, contact Duane Cormell at duane.cormell@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £80,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Commercial
Job ref
V-46894
He set up Realm in 2015 with the aim of helping law firms improve their productivity and profitability through a refreshing, values-driven approach to legal recruitment.
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