Head of Real Estate

Location: Manchester, UK; hybrid working

Company

hirify.global Law is an SRA-regulated legal business backed by the global hirify.global Group, providing specialist legal services across real estate, commercial, civil, employment, crime and regulatory matters.

What you will do

• Set the strategic direction and lead the growth of the real estate practice.
• Supervise, mentor and develop fee-earners and support staff.
• Manage strategic client relationships and drive business development.
• Oversee complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases and development projects.
• Work with senior leadership to deliver integrated property and commercial solutions.
• Manage budgets, resourcing and financial objectives while contributing to automation and process improvements.

Requirements

• Extensive senior-level experience across the full spectrum of real estate work.
• Experience managing complex matters and significant transactions.
• Strong commercial skills with a proven record in client acquisition and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong influencing skills and a reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client care.

Nice to have

• Experience advising clients in the social care sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options and a focus on work-life balance.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Private medical and dental cover, life assurance, income protection and travel insurance.
• Excellent pension scheme, annual bonus and benefits package.
• Learning, development and leadership programmes in a supportive and inclusive environment.