Job Description

Our firm

Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms', and accredited as ‘World Class’ in the Best Companies League Table 2023.

We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business, and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.

In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to have been the first law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step to safeguard our independence, stability, and people first culture for years to come. Being employee-owned means shared responsibility, strong collaboration, and a difference our clients can feel.

The team

This is an excellent opportunity to join
a leading Property group, known for its exceptional reputation and recognised
as ‘Top Tier’ by the Legal 500.

Working as part of a
collaborative team, within one of the North West’s largest Property groups, the
Residential team provide the highest quality advice across a range of
residential property matters, demonstrating high levels of technical skill and
maintaining strong client relationships. This is an outstanding opportunity to
be a part of a team which provides a market leading service to its clients and
allows progression and development within Myerson’s supportive and
collaborative culture.

In addition to typical fee
earning duties, you will play a role in mentoring junior members of the team and assist
them with their day-to-day duties and 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 particular focus on high
  value properties and those affected by the Building Safety Act.
• Dealing with the requirements of lenders in relation to sales,
  purchases and remortgage transactions.
• Assisting on transfers of property portfolios on incorporation of
  partnership and limited companies.
• Dealing with leasehold property issues, including lease extensions and
  enfranchisement in relation to both flats and houses.
• Assisting with matters arising from Myerson’s Insolvency department
  and Private Client team, including probate property-related matters,
  probate litigation matters, family trust matters, and property transactions
  arising out of divorce.
• Giving accurate, prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to
  clients’ enquiries whilst managing their expectations.
• Gaining an understanding of clients’ requirements and how to achieve
  their needs.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Liaising and engaging 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.
• Undertaking additional business development and marketing
  opportunities, including writing blogs and legal updates, press releases
  and playing a proactive role in attending internal and external
  networking events.
• Providing supervision, support and guidance to junior members of the
  Residential Property team.
• Ensuring proper file management.
• Ensuring all time recording is accurate.
• Ensuring billing is completed to agreed timescales.
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the firm’s policies and
  procedures, including dealing with confidential documents.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carrying out
  legal research.
• Promoting and complying with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal
  opportunities and health and safety, both in the delivery of services and
  the treatment of others.
• Identifying and undertaking training and development as required in
  order to meet personal, SRA and business needs.
• Undertaking 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 candidates with a good academic background/training who are looking to further develop
their career and maintain a good quality of work in a team orientated
environment. Candidates must have at least 2 years' PQE and 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.

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. The successful candidate will have
excellent client management and matter management skills.

We are passionate about finding forward-thinking, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion, and enthusiasm.