Residential Property Senior Associate/Associate

Myerson Solicitors; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Altrincham is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their top-tier team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' PQE in residential property law, excellent client management skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include advising on property sales, dealing with lender requirements, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role offers hybrid working, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and team-oriented.
• Ability to solve complex legal issues and adapt to new areas of law.
• Experience mentoring junior team members is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sales and purchases of residential property.
• Deal with lender requirements and remortgage transactions.
• Assist with property issues including lease extensions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organisational skills

Client management skills

Technical ability in residential property law

Education

4 years' PQE in residential property law

Job description

Overview

This job opportunity is for a Residential Property Solicitor (4PQE+) to join the leading Residential Property team in Altrincham.

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 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, with growth earned from day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial ethos and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who share our core values and independent, collegiate culture.

In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business, safeguarding independence and a people‑first culture for the future.

The team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Property group, recognized as Top Tier by the Legal 500. Working as part of one of the North West’s largest Property groups, the Residential team provides high-quality advice across a range of matters, maintains strong client relationships and supports progression within Myerson’s collaborative culture.

In addition to typical fee-earning duties, you will mentor junior team members and assist with their day-to-day enquiries.

The role

Typical duties and responsibilities will include:

• Advising on sales and purchases of the full range of residential property, including houses and flats, with a focus on high-value properties and those affected by the Building Safety Act.
• Dealing with lender requirements in relation to sales, purchases and remortgage transactions.
• Assisting on transfers of property portfolios on incorporation of partnerships and limited companies.
• Dealing with leasehold property issues, including lease extensions and enfranchisement for flats and houses.
• Assisting with matters arising from Myerson’s Insolvency department and Private Client team, including probate property matters and related disputes, family trust matters, and property transactions arising from divorce.
• Providing accurate, prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to client enquiries while managing their expectations.
• Understanding client requirements and how to achieve their needs; developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Liaising with Myerson’s in-house marketing department to promote the Residential Property offering and convert enquiries into new matters.
• Undertaking business development and marketing opportunities, including writing blogs and updates, press releases, and attending networking events.
• Supervising, supporting and guiding junior members of the Residential Property team.
• Ensuring proper file management and accurate time recording and billing within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with firm policies and procedures.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carrying out legal research.
• Promoting and complying with equal opportunities and health and safety policies in service delivery and treatment of others.
• Identifying and undertaking training to meet personal, SRA and business needs.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to ensure the efficient running of Myerson.

Who we are looking for

The position would suit candidates with a strong academic background who want to develop their career in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must have at least 4 years’ PQE with excellent knowledge of all areas of residential property law and experience providing high-quality advice in a leading residential property team.

Strong technical ability is essential; we also look for a candidate who will contribute to the team and support mentoring of junior members. Previous mentoring experience is helpful.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational and time management skills, accuracy, and the ability to solve complex legal issues and adapt to new areas of law. The successful candidate will have excellent client and matter management skills.

As an award-winning firm, we seek eager, knowledgeable individuals and support them to become leaders in their field. We value work/life balance and seek forward-thinking individuals with enthusiasm for their role.

Location: Altrincham; Hybrid working.

Contact

James Birch, Talent Acquisition Manager & Solicitor - People and Culture