Real Estate Finance Managing Associate – Commercial Boutique Firm - Succession

A fantastic new opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (at least 5

PQE or Equivalent) to join a good commercial law firm that continues to grow and expand its offering in property finance. This is a chance to join an established team and play a key role in the firm's Manchester office. The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of real estate finance matters, acting for a diverse and high-profile client base that includes leading banks, challenger lenders, private funds, and large-scale property developers.

You’ll work closely with senior figures in the firm and play an important role in driving the department’s continued growth and success. This position will suit an experienced solicitor in real estate finance who has some management experience, bright ideas, a flair for business development and client relationship management. The firm has a strong reputation for its modern approach, commercial mindset, and genuinely supportive culture.

• Managing a busy caseload of high-value real estate finance transactions from instruction to completion, including development, investment and bridging finance, acting for a range of institutional and private lenders.
• Acting as a key point of contact for major lender clients, ensuring smooth transactions and consistently high standards of service.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to develop new business.
• Collaborating with colleagues across property, construction, and finance teams to deliver commercially focused, partner-led advice.
• Fully qualified solicitor, with relevant PQE in real estate finance (typically, but not limited to, 4-8 PQE) and a strong academic record.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Clear and genuine career progression opportunities, with a transparent path to Partner level.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) or equivalent; referral bonus; health cash plan; pension plan; cycle to work scheme; wellness support.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to send your CV across to . Alternatively, if you would like to discuss other Real Estate Finance opportunities, please give me a call on . We have many excellent legal roles across Greater Manchester and beyond.