Residential Property Solicitor (Locum role)
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join our Residential Property team on a locum basis
We have an opportunity for an experienced Residential Property solicitor to join the team on a locum basis (between 2 and 6 months) to provide. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a team which provides a market leading service to its clients and work within Myerson’s supportive and collaborative culture
What you’ll do
• 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.
• Deal with the requirements of lenders in relation to sales, purchases and remortgage transactions.
• Assist with leasehold property issues in relation to both flats and houses.
• 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,
• 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 an existing, experienced locum who is looking for a 2-6 month assignment.
Candidates 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.
We are looking for someone who is a qualified solicitor with strong experience and who and has worked with a national or leading regional firm dealing with top quality residential property work. 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. Strong technical ability is essential, but we are also looking for a candidate who wants to contribute to a successful team. 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.
- Department
- Residential Property
- Locations
- Altrincham
About Myerson
A Top 200 UK Law Firm based in Altrincham, Manchester, we offer an alternative approach to legal services. We recruit the finest lawyers, who are personable and approachable, which enables us to provide you with an enthusiastic and unrivalled service. Over 40 years our team has grown to 31 partners and 109 staff, with experts in many specialisms and sectors.
Residential Property Solicitor (Locum role)
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join our Residential Property team on a locum basis
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