Real Estate Managed Legal Services -Senior Associate

Real Estate Senior Associate - Asset Management - Managed Legal Services Team - Leading International Law Firm - Manchester (Hybrid Working) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate (7+ years PQE) with a strong background in asset management to join the Managed Legal Services (MLS) team at a leading international law firm in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in managing a major food and beverage client's extensive property portfolio while combining legal expertise with innovative service delivery all while achieving a positive work/life balance. The Role: As Senior Associate in this team, you will be the lead legal advisor for a large food and beverage client, ensuring compliance with asset management and sector-specific regulations. You will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, and overseeing leases, licences, variations, surrenders, and other related agreements. A key aspect of the role is proactively managing legal risks, particularly those unique to the food and beverage industry. Additionally, you will manage and mentor a high-performing team, share expertise, and provide strategic guidance on legal operations. Key responsibilities include: · Leading on all aspects of asset management for a major food and beverage client with a large property portfolio. · Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, particularly those specific to the food and beverage sector. · Negotiating, drafting, and overseeing complex asset management transactions, including leases, renewals, and consents. · Managing legal risks and providing strategic advice aligned with the client's business goals. · Leading, developing, and mentoring a team of legal professionals, fostering a high-performance culture. · Acting as the primary legal contact for the client, offering strategic solutions and insights tailored to their portfolio. About You: Our client is looking for a candidate who has: · A Solicitor qualified in England & Wales with a minimum of 7 years' PQE, with significant experience in asset management. · Experience managing complex asset management portfolios, preferably within the food and beverage sector (not essential). · Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising more junior legal professionals, particularly paralegals. · Strong proficiency in legal technology platforms and digital tools to enhance service delivery and manage portfolios would be advantageous. · Commercial awareness and an understanding of industry trends and risk mitigation. The Benefits: · Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. · Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home). · Tailored career development within an award-winning team. · Generous leave entitlement, contributory pension, private healthcare, and more. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work in a role that combines legal expertise with service management, allowing you to build a close relationship with your client as their trusted advisor and to make a tangible impact on their strategic goals. If you're looking for a leadership role that offers the stability and work-life balance often associated with in-house positions, this is the perfect opportunity. Next Steps: For more information on this exciting opportunity, or to apply, please contact Charlotte Newton at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences