Real Estate Associate (NQ - 5 PQE)

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • City, Manchester
  • Apr 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Real Estate Associate - Investment & Development Manchester

A leading, international law firm with a top-tier Real Estate practice is seeking a Real Estate Associate (NQ-5 PQE) to join its growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad mix of investment and development matters, including large-scale regeneration schemes, strategic land projects, and high-value commercial and residential transactions. The team is highly regarded in the market and advises a diverse client base spanning private and public sectors.

The Role:

  • Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and asset management work
  • Supporting complex development and regeneration projects
  • Working on joint ventures, portfolio transactions, and strategic land matters
  • Involvement in Real Estate finance and cross-practice collaboration
  • Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision (level dependent)

The Candidate:

  • NQ-5 years' PQE with real estate experience
  • Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness
  • Proactive, collaborative, and confident managing workload
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills

The Opportunity:

  • Exposure to high-quality, complex work typically associated with top-tier firms
  • Strong pipeline of development and investment mandates
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with clear progression
  • Commitment to sustainability, diversity, and long-term growth

Location: Manchester

Set up: Hybrid working

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