Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate

Senior Real Estate Solicitor - Professional Support / Knowledge Role

Manchester National Firm Flexible Working

A leading nationAL law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Real Estate Solicitor into its established Knowledge Management team as a Professional Development Lawyer (PDL).

This is a standout opportunity to step away from a traditional fee-earning role and position yourself at the centre of a high-performing real estate practice, supporting lawyers on complex technical issues while shaping how legal services are delivered in an increasingly digital environment.

The Role

Working closely with partners and fee-earners across the real estate group, you will play a key role in driving technical excellence and innovation within the team.

• Acting as a go-to contact for technical real estate queries
• Developing and maintaining precedents and know-how resources
• Designing and delivering training programmes for lawyers at all levels
• Monitoring and communicating legal and regulatory developments
• Collaborating with innovation and legal tech teams to embed new tools and smarter ways of working

This is a highly visible role offering the chance to influence both legal thinking and future-facing delivery models.

The Candidate

This opportunity would suit a Senior Associate or equivalent with:

• Strong technical grounding in real estate law
• A genuine interest in knowledge sharing, training and legal developments
• Curiosity around legal tech and the evolving delivery of legal services
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business

Previous PSL experience is not essential - candidates looking to transition into a knowledge-focused role are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

• Join a market-leading real estate practice
• Move into a strategic, non-fee-earning position with real influence
• Engage with innovation and legal technology initiatives
• Enjoy greater control over workload and work-life balance

If you are considering a move away from fee-earning but want to remain closely connected to high-quality real estate work, this role offers a compelling and long-term alternative path.