Residential Property Solicitor - Manchester

Harrison-Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to work for, for the third-year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace.

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

The Residential Property Team are looking to recruit a qualified solicitor with ideally at least 5 years + PQE who has a real passion for residential property to join the busy team in Manchester.  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 autonomously within a challenging commercial environment, who can hit the ground running.

The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee-earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, to provide support and assistance to the department and to ensure the development of the firm in line with the business plan.

The role:

• To effectively handle a busy caseload of a wide range of property transactions, including purchases, sales and re-mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties

• To liaise with and provide support to other service line teams

• Development of client relationships both within the residential team and referring work internally to other service lines

• To meet client expectations through timely acknowledgement of and progression of client calls and queries

• To assist with BD and marketing activities

• To provide support to solicitors as required, working collaboratively

• To understand and contribute to the team’s objectives

Skills and experience:

• 5+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property

• Good organisational / Communication and time management skills and time

• Ability to run own caseload comfortably

• Proven effective management of matters

Desirable:

• Experience of SOS case management system is desirable

Benefits

At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:

· Hybrid working policy

· Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

· Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

· Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

· Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

· Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

· Free individual or mirror Wills

· Employee referral scheme

· Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

· Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

· Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.

· Work alongside recognised experts in the field.

· Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.

· Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

· Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.