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Real Estate Supervising Lawyer

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Supervising Lawyer - Real Estate | Manchester - 7 PQE+ | Tier 1 Real Estate Team | Supervision & Development Focus | Excellent Work-Life Balance

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This is a rare chance to lead insolvency & restructuring team within a solid regional practice. If you have a network in the North West and an eagerness to make a team your own, this is an excellent opportunity.

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This role offers a genuine balance: you'll work on complex, high-calibre regulatory mandates for global clients, but within a team structure where you actually get client face-time and direct partner access.

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