Head of Real Estate

Work format

hybrid

Work type

fulltime

Grade

head

English

Country

Vacancy from Hirify Global, list of international tech companies
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Job description

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TL;DR

Head of Real Estate (Real Estate Law): Leading and growing Markel Law’s real estate practice in Manchester, overseeing complex transactions, client relationships, business development, and team development with an accent on strategic growth, technical excellence, and integrated property solutions. Focus on shaping the practice, supervising fee-earners, managing financial performance, and improving legal processes through automation and template development.

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.

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