We have a new opportunity for a Residential Property Solicitor (4PQE+) to join our leading specialist team in Altrincham.
Our firm
Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms 2019 and 2023’ and named ‘Health & Wellbeing Champions’ at the Manchester Legal Awards 2023.
We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.
In September 2024 Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to be the first and only law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step. Being employee owned means we have taken steps to safeguard our independence, stability and people first culture for years to come.
The team
An excellent opportunity to join a leading Property group, known for its exceptional reputation and recognised as ‘Top Tier’ by the Legal 500.
Working as part of a collaborative team, within one of the North West’s largest Property groups, the Residential team provide the highest quality advice across a range of residential property matters, demonstrating high levels of technical skill and maintaining strong client relationships. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a team which provides a market leading service to its clients and allow for progression and development withing Myerson’s supportive and collaborative culture.
In addition to typical fee earning duties, play a role in mentoring junior members of the team and assist them with their day to day duties and enquiries.
The role
Typical duties and responsibilities will include:
- Advise on the sales and purchases of the full range of residential property, including houses and flats, with a particular focus on high value properties and those affected by the Building Safety Act.
- Deal with the requirements of lenders in relation to sales, purchases and remortgage transactions.
- Assisting on transfers of property portfolios on incorporation of partnership and limited companies.
- Deal with leasehold property issues including lease extensions and enfranchisement in relation to both flats and houses.
- Assist with matters arising from Myerson’s Insolvency department and Private Client team, including probate property-related matters, probate litigation matters, family trust matters and property transactions arising out of divorce.
- Give accurate prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to clients’ enquiries whilst managing their expectations.
- Gain an understanding of clients’ requirements and how to achieve their needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Liaise and engage with Myerson’s in-house marketing department to promote the Residential Property offering and the Myerson brand whilst actively working to convert enquiries into new matters.
- Undertake additional business development and marketing opportunities including writing blogs and legal updates, press releases and playing a pro-active role in attending internal and external networking events,
- Provide supervision, support and guidance to junior members of the Residential Property team.
- Ensure proper file management.
- Ensure all time recording is accurate.
- Ensure billing is completed to agreed timescales.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with the firm’s policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents.
- Keep abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carry out legal research.
- Promote and comply with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
- Identify and undertake training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the efficient running of Myerson.
Who we are looking for
The position would suit those with a good academic background and training who are looking to further develop their career and maintain a good quality of work in a team orientated environment. Candidates must have at least 4 years' PQE and are required to have excellent knowledge of all areas of residential property law and experience of providing high quality advice in a leading residential property team.
Strong technical ability is essential, but we are also looking for a candidate who wants to contribute to a successful team and play a pro-active role in nurturing junior members of the department. Therefore, previous experience in mentoring would be helpful.
The role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with strong organisational and time management skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, and the ability to find solutions to complex legal issues and adapt quickly to new areas of law is required. The successful candidate will have excellent client management and matter management skills.
As an award-winning law firm, we are passionate about finding eager, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, finding forward-thinking individuals with enthusiasm for their role.
