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Real Estate Solicitor

Simpson Judge
Manchester · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
permanent
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category
Legal

Associate Solicitor – Real Estate (Social Housing & Registered Providers)

Manchester | Hybrid

2–6 PQE | Permanent



Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

A growing specialist Real Estate team is looking for an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join its expanding Social Housing & Registered Providers practice.


You’ll work closely with experienced Partners and Housing & Regeneration specialists, advising Registered Providers and Housing Associations on a varied mix of social and affordable housing transactions.


The role includes:

  • Shared ownership & staircasing
  • Right to Buy transactions
  • Affordable housing acquisitions & disposals
  • Commercial leases
  • Asset management
  • Development & regeneration matters
  • General commercial property work


We’re looking for:

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • 2–6 years’ PQE ideally
  • Commercial property, development, affordable housing or social housing experience
  • Strong technical and client management skills
  • Commercially minded and proactive
  • Interest in developing a specialist Social Housing practice


Why consider it?

  • Growing and strategically important practice area
  • High-quality client exposure
  • Close Partner support and mentoring
  • Genuine progression opportunities
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and benefits


A particularly good opportunity for a Commercial Property Associate looking to move into Social Housing, or an existing Social Housing lawyer wanting greater responsibility and the opportunity to help build a growing practice.


Interested? xwzovoh Message me confidentially for further details.

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