Principle Property Lawyer
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, North West, M60 2LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP234360CT1757-000A FDCC / 1-08052026 |
Summary
Principle Property Lawyer needed in Manchester Paying £50 per hr ref 000A FDCC / 1
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of property law matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development agreements and land assembly
- Lead on complex, high‑value and politically sensitive property transactions
- Draft, negotiate and complete a variety of commercial and residential property documents
- Advise senior stakeholders on legal risk, governance and commercial considerations
- Support strategic projects such as regeneration, investment and development programmes
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and legal officers, ensuring quality and consistency of advice
- Ensure legal work is delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with organisational objectives
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law and best practice in property law
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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