Job Description
Commercial Property Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits
Experience: Qualified Solicitor with commercial property experience
If you’re a Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys running matters end-to-end, building trusted client relationships, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly, this could be a great move.
This is a full-time role within a busy property team, with hybrid working as part of the week.
You’ll manage your own caseload of client matters and handle files at all stages, from initial instruction through to archiving, in line with office and accounts procedures. You’ll also play a part in improving how the team works day-to-day, sharing knowledge, and supporting a positive working environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Running a caseload of client matters
- Managing matters from initial instruction through to archiving, in line with office and accounts procedures
- Taking clear instructions from clients and advising accordingly
- Obtaining and preparing file documentation
- Billing files and ensuring monies due are obtained from clients and other parties
- Maintaining and developing legal knowledge and skills
- Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures
- Supporting a safe and healthy working environment
- Completing other duties required from time to time
What We’re Looking For
- Confident communication skills
- Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing
- Strong technical knowledge, with the ability to explain solutions clearly and in a client-friendly way
- Ability to work accurately in line with team requirements
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
- Strong time management and organisation
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent client care skills
- Comfortable working remotely for part of the week
Experience and Qualifications
- Current Practising Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience in commercial and residential property
- Working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel
- Understanding of the Solicitors Code of Conduct
- Familiarity with case management systems
What’s On Offer
- Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months’ service at the end of the calendar year
- Holiday starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time)
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme (subject to HMRC eligibility) with 5% employer contributions (6% for Partners)
- Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary)
- Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment
- Enhanced maternity pay after 2 years’ employment
- Enhanced paternity pay after 2 years’ employment
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling for employees and household family members and dependants
- Paycare Health Cash Plan (employee-paid contributions)
- Interest-free loan for an annual train or bus pass
- Professional membership/subscription support
- Payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations
- Regular social events (including summer BBQ and Christmas party)
- Annual business briefing for the whole firm
- Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment
- A free will after 1 year’s employment
Next Steps (How to Apply)
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.