Solicitor - Commercial Property (2-5 years PQE)

Harrison Drury Solicitors • Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Job Description

Harrison-Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fourth time placing in the Top 100 Best Mid-Size Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

The Commercial Property Team are looking to recruit a 2 - 5 year qualified solicitor with a real passion for commercial property to join the team in our Manchester office. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver an outstanding client service as this role involves regular contact with clients and agents. The successful candidate will provide clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation. The role involves operating a Case Management System and so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a challenging commercial environment.

The team currently advises investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers and high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors with the common theme that we provide extremely proactive and highly commercial advice. The role involves an exciting variety of work including landlord and tenant, residential and commercial development and high level transactional work for high profile regional and national clients and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the firm. Harrison Drury actively supports internal development and progression so come join us and see where your future can take you.

The Role:

Handling a busy case load
Liaising with supervisors to manage workload
Provision of excellent client service
To develop relationships with clients
To provide support to other team members as required
Effective liaison with other service line teams
Understanding and contributing to the team’s objectives
Negotiating and drafting transactional paperwork, production of advice and guidance to clients
Working to promote the firm’s values
Attending networking events

Skills & Experience

A minimum of 2 Year PQE within a commercial property department advising and representing clients on a range of real estate matters
Ability to manage own caseload with some supervision
Strong attention to detail
Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Excellent client facing skills
Accomplished in business development activities, with the ability to build a network of contacts for themselves and the team
Strong self-motivated worker
Team player and willingness to work well in a team

Desirable Experience: