Commercial Property Consultant

Company: William James Recruitment
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Commercial Property Consultant – Manchester / Remote – Fee Share up to 90%

An international legal consultancy is seeking an Entrepreneurial Commercial Property Partner to their firm as part of their Real Estate team. With newly refurbished Manchester offices and fully flexible remote working, this is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to further build and scale their practice whilst retaining significantly more of their billings.

Designed for entrepreneurial lawyers with a proven client following, the platform combines market-leading fee shares with dedicated business coaching, extensive marketing support and a collaborative international network. Whether you are looking to grow an existing practice, increase profitability or enjoy greater autonomy, the firm provides the infrastructure and support to help achieve your goals.

The Opportunity:

  • Join a leading legal consultancy firm with offices across the UK, Europe and North America
  • Work remotely, from home, or from the firm’s newly refurbished Manchester office
  • Build and develop your own Commercial Property practice with complete autonomy
  • Dedicated business coach to help maximise billings and accelerate growth
  • Access to extensive marketing, business development and recruitment support
  • Collaborate across Corporate, Employment, Tax, Litigation, Construction, etc.
  • Over 150 annual networking and business development events
  • No traditional chargeable hour targets
  • Freedom to recruit and develop your own team
  • Genuine flexibility over how, when and where you work

The Candidate:

  • Commercial Property Partner or Senior Real Estate Lawyer with Partner aspirations
  • Typically 6+ PQE
  • Minimum client following of £250,000
  • Strong business development and client relationship skills
  • Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
  • A recognised specialist with an established market reputation

The Financial Package:

  • Retain 70% of billings up to £375,000
  • Retain 75% of billings between £375,000 and £550,000
  • Retain 90% of billings above £550,000
  • Additional referral income through internal cross-selling opportunities
  • £3,000 start-up fee, recovered over six months once billing commences
  • Uncapped earning potential

The Benefits:

  • Fully remote, hybrid or office-based working
  • Newly refurbished Manchester city centre offices
  • Dedicated business coaching and growth planning
  • Full compliance, finance, IT and marketing support
  • Recruitment support to grow your team
  • Access to a significant internal referral network and international client base
  • Complete freedom to build the practice you want

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Samuel Doughty

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140

Mobile: 07961 696703

Email: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, advising on strategic appointments from Associate through to Partner level.

Posted: July 9th, 2026