Health & Social Care Real Estate Solicitor | Manchester City Centre | 3+ PQE
Are you a Real Estate Solicitor looking to develop your career within a specialist and growing area of real estate? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national legal practice, working within an established Health & Social Care Real Estate team.
The team are looking to recruit at either Associate or Senior Associate level, offering the opportunity to work on high-quality, complex property matters for a diverse client base across the public, independent and charitable health and social care sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, regular client contact and clear opportunities for progression, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise within a specialist sector.
About the Firm
This international firm has an established reputation across a number of key sectors, with a broad full-service offering and a network of offices across the UK and internationally, the firm advises an impressive client base ranging from major household names and investors to government departments, NHS organisations and independent healthcare providers.
The firm places significant emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering an excellent service to its clients. It offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with a genuine commitment to professional development, career progression and flexible working.
About the Role
You will join an established and collaborative Commercial Real Estate team specialising in Health & Social Care property matters. Working alongside colleagues across multiple offices and practice areas, you will advise on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions and projects. Clients include NHS Trusts and other NHS bodies, independent hospitals, mental health operators, care home and supported-living providers, charities, investors, developers and lenders.
Responsibilities include:
- Advising on a varied caseload of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, agreements for lease and licences.
- Supporting development and regeneration projects, strategic estate management and portfolio transactions.
- Undertaking due diligence, preparing transactional documentation and providing clear, commercially focused advice.
- Managing transactions from inception through to completion, with responsibility reflecting your level of experience.
- Advising on landlord and tenant matters, asset management, investment and funding transactions.
- Working closely with colleagues across construction, planning, property litigation, corporate, commercial and regulatory teams.
- Building strong client relationships and acting as a key point of contact on transactions.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in Real Estate.
- Opportunities available at Associate (3–5 PQE) and Senior Associate (5+ PQE) level.
- Exposure to development, investment, portfolio projects or public-sector estates would be advantageous.
- Previous healthcare, social care or NHS property experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- An interest in developing expertise within the health and social care sector.
- Strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide commercially practical advice.
- Confident communicator with the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with good organisation and matter management skills.
What's In It For You
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist real estate team.
- High-quality work for a varied client base across both public and private healthcare sectors.
- Exposure to complex, high-value and strategically important property transactions.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Regular client contact and involvement in business development activities.
Take the next step in your legal career with an employer that values your experience and offers genuine development opportunities. To discuss this role further, Please contact Abbie Cragg, at 0161 871 4754, or via email at abbie.cragg@saccomann.com.