With new and exciting client mandates, our high performing Transactional Real Estate team is looking for a 1-5 years PQE + lawyer to join our expanding Manchester practice.
You will act for a number of FTSE 100 and significant local clients, supporting a variety and full range of real estate work including the sale and purchase of significant investment property and large-scale portfolios, energy and transport related infrastructure, portfolio property management (landlord and occupier) and acting for national and local developers throughout a range of sectors.
We provide first-class, technical insight and training and are looking for an enthusiastic team member who wants to build their long-term career with us and become a well-rounded lawyer providing quality, commercial advice for our clients., You can expect to work on a variety of market leading deals in commercial property work including landlord and tenant, property management, sales and purchases, and working as member of some of the firm's principal client account teams.
You will compete with market leading real estate teams pitching for the work you will be carrying out and negotiating against these firms on the transactions you work on.
You will act for some of the foremost investors, developers and occupiers including Abrdn, Aviva, Hermes, Peel, Bruntwood, Muse, Network Rail and National Grid.
Working closely with existing clients to maintain and develop relationships, acting as a trusted advisor capable of providing timely and quality advice whilst managing expectations.
Working collaboratively as a cohesive team, to execute large-scale, high-value, client matters to the highest standard.
This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects.

You will have:
Have at least 2 years + experience within Real Estate.
Have enthusiasm, resilience, and ambition to find solutions to clients' legal challenges and requirements.
Be experienced in engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
Adopt a consultative and thorough approach to tasks.
Maintain efficient diary and task management across a range matters, ensuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing team.
Be confident in drafting clear and legally effective documents, which reflect the client's instructions.
Remain calm and optimistic in time sensitive situations or under pressure.
Be enthusiastic about the development of your legal skill set and continuous learning.
Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

The Real Estate Division is one of Addleshaw Goddard's largest, comprising a team of nearly 200 people. In our Manchester office, the Transactional Real Estate team currently consists of 7 partners and 40+ other fee earners
The Manchester Transactional Real Estate Team is a Tier 1 ranked Team in both Legal 500 and Chambers.
The team places a high emphasis on their transactional expertise and are able to bring a commercial and business-oriented approach to a wide range of property matters., Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.