Working hours: 35 hours per week – flexible, hybrid working
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 2 June 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This Role Is Subject To
- Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
- Two references – where possible we require a three‑year history.
- Qualification – Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate, or equivalent.
- Registration with Solicitors Regulatory Authority, Bar Standards Board, CILEX, or equivalent.
Join Our Dynamic Regeneration Legal Team
Our Regeneration Legal Group spearheads the complex negotiation, drafting and delivery of the planning, property and regeneration work that makes this revolution happen.
In This Role You Will
- Work as a lawyer in property legal services, advising on major regeneration projects that impact and shape cities, communities and environments.
- Work with public and private sector partners, being involved in the delivery of town centre redevelopments, major residential, social housing, student accommodation schemes, commercial developments, infrastructure and transport projects, and the building and management of health and leisure centres, community hubs, schools and colleges.
- Take the lead on major developments from the outset, providing strategic advice, identifying issues and offering solutions, advising on heads of terms, land assembly and title investigations, statutory consents, executive reports, through to the drafting and negotiation of the contract documentation, delivery and handover.
- Work efficiently and under pressure to deliver complex high‑profile work to demanding deadlines.
- Work closely with lawyers in the wider Regeneration group as a multi‑disciplinary team on planning, construction, procurement and subsidy, funding and tax matters.
- Lead, manage and supervise a team of lawyers, developing their skills and expertise.
- Devise and deliver training and development programmes and actively contribute to the professional development of the service.
- Work flexibly to support the needs of the property team and the wider Regeneration Group.
- Assist the Head of Property on the management, development and direction of the property team.
We Would Love To Hear From You If You Have Significant Experience And Knowledge In a Number Of The Following Areas
- Drafting, negotiating and delivery of the contractual arrangements around commercial and/or residential developments, including development agreements, agreements for lease, overarching and collaboration agreements, leases and transfers, option agreements and overage agreements.
- Investigating and certifying title for development sites.
- Land assembly, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions, consents, third‑party rights and releases, appropriation, easements, telecoms, and option agreements.
- Commercial leases and estate management.
- Acquisitions and disposals, both freehold and leasehold, attending to SDLT and Land Registry requirements.
- Management and supervision of a team of lawyers.
Benefits We Offer
- Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service, with the option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension – enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with ample options to top up and life cover of three‑times the salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave – designed to provide ample time to bond with a newborn or support family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks – discounts on the weekly shop, holidays, MCR+ days out, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
- Learning and growth – diverse learning opportunities from workshops and training sessions to apprenticeships and qualifications, beginning with a comprehensive onboarding process.
- Commitment to fairness – secure, flexible work, annual pay reviews, trade union recognition, and strong health and wellbeing support throughout employment.
- Up to three days volunteering leave – proportional to paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
- Interview Adjustments – let us know if you need adjustments to demonstrate suitability during the interview.
- Accessible Formats – the ReciteMe tool offers text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
- Members of the Armed Forces, former care leavers, and those with a disability or long‑term condition.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering
- A workplace adjustment hub with specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network – a safe inclusive space to share experiences and influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly.
What We Will Need From You If You’re Successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on council policy.
Pre‑Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre‑employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other Relevant Information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified – presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own – applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Bouchier on 07976 666361 or kate.bouchier@manchester.gov.uk.
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