Solicitor/Associate - Property Litigation

Harrison Drury Solicitors

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme

Medicash health benefits

EAP

Holiday entitlement increases

Volunteer time off

Conveyancing for primary residence

Wills

Referral scheme

Salary uplift process

Social events

Job summary

Harrison‑Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices across the North of England. We are seeking a solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE and strong commercial property litigation experience to join our Land and Property Dispute Resolution team.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, support senior fee earners, and contribute to business development while delivering high‑quality advice to clients across England.

Qualifications

4+ years PQE in commercial property litigation is preferred.
Experience handling landlord and tenant disputes, real estate litigation, and related contracts.
Willingness to travel between Preston and Kendal offices for client needs.

Responsibilities

Delivering excellent client service
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Managing matters under supervision
Drafting correspondence and court documents
Liaising with the Court, instructing counsel and experts
Attending hearings and meetings
Supervising junior colleagues and developing the property litigation offering

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Commercial property litigation

Client-facing skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Delivering excellent client service
Managing matters under appropriate supervision

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 seeking a solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE and strong commercial property litigation experience to join our Land and Property Dispute Resolution team.

We are an employer of choice because we challenge the traditional law firm model. Our culture focuses on delivering exceptional results for our clients while attracting, developing, and retaining brilliant people.

Our Land and Property Dispute Resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise and high‑quality commercial advice. We act for businesses and individuals across England on the full spectrum of contentious property matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, real estate litigation, property contract claims, and professional negligence claims involving property professionals.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a solicitor with the drive and ambition to develop their career within the team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, support senior fee earners, and play an active role in the development of the team both internally and externally. We will provide the support, training, and investment needed to help them achieve their personal and professional goals as a property litigation specialist.

The team and the work we do

The team comprises 3 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 2 Associate, 3 Solicitors, 1 Legal Exec, 3 Solicitor Apprentices and 2 exec admins. Our client base is diverse, ranging from large property developers and investment companies and large commercial occupiers through to independent business owners and individuals across both commercial and residential sectors.

The work is varied, challenging and engaging, covering a wide range of landlord and tenant matters such as lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses, forfeiture real property disputes including restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light, trespass and possession and contractual and negligence disputes.

Whilst the team is predominantly based in our Preston and Kendal offices, we work collaboratively across our offices, with flexibility to work from any of our locations to meet client needs and build internal relationships. Junior solicitors benefit from structured training and development opportunities designed to enhance both technical and commercial skills. Business development is encouraged and supported at all levels.

The role

Delivering excellent client service
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Managing matters under appropriate supervision
Drafting correspondence and court documents
Liaising with the Court, instructing counsel and experts
Attending hearings and all‑party meetings
Supporting other team members and supervising junior colleagues where appropriate
Developing expertise in property litigation
Providing high‑quality legal advice
Working collaboratively within the team and across the wider firm
Promoting Harrison Drury’s values internally and externally

Skills and experience

4+ years’ PQE (ideally)
Strong commercial property litigation experience
Based within commutable distance to our Preston or Kendal offices, will need to travel between them both when required
Experience across a range of property litigation matters, including real property, landlord and tenant disputes, and contractual disputes
Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Strong communication skills
Confident IT user
Excellent client‑facing skills
Willingness to engage in business development and contribute to the growth of the property litigation offering at Harrison Drury

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