Harrison Drury & Co

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people. The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality commercial services to clients. Our team acts for businesses and individuals across England in the full range of contentious property disputes, from landlord and tenant and real estate litigation to property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals. Due to the recent expansion of the team and to the services we provide, we are looking to recruit a NQ -2 years PQE solicitor to work out of our Kendal or Preston office. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload as well as assisting senior fee earners on their files, but the role is much more than that. We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow and develop their role within the team both internally and externally. We will provide the necessary support and investment to allow them to achieve their personal and professional goals as a property litigation solicitor. The team and the work we do: The team consists of 3 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 1 Associate, 3 solicitors 1 trainee and 2 Paralegals. The range of clientele is extensive, from independent business owners, retail occupiers, large property development companies and individuals in both the commercial and residential sectors. The work is varied, challenging and interesting and covers a wide range of landlord and tenant matters including: lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture. There has also been a recent influx of trespass and possession instructions into the team, alongside the steady stream of work relating to boundary disputes, rights of way/easements and advice on restrictive covenants. The team works very closely together with team members based in Preston and Kendal whilst we also work out of all offices to suit our clients needs. There is the opportunity to work from all offices when required to develop client and internal relationships. We offer training and development opportunities to the junior solicitors in the team, in order to provide them with the tools to develop their commercial and technical skills and help grow their offering within the team. We also encourage and support business development in all members of our team. The role: Providing excellent client service Developing relationships with clients Responsible for matters under supervision Draft correspondence and court papers Liaise and correspond with the Court, instruct counsel and experts Attend court hearings and other all party meetings Providing support to other team members as required and have the ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of management and supervision of junior members of the team including support staff Developing knowledge, experience and expertise in the subject areas Demonstrating the experience and knowledge to deliver good quality legal advice Work as part of the team and with other teams at Harrison Drury Promoting the values of Harrison Drury both internally and externally Skills and experience: NQ-2 years PQE To be based out of either our Kendal or Preston office Experience of acting on a wide range of property litigation cases, including real property, landlord and tenant disputes and contractual disputes Ability to manage own caseload with appropriate supervision Strong attention to detail Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet timescales and a desire to help develop processes Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Excellent client facing skills Willingness to engage in business development and help grow the property litigation offering at Harrison Drury

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people. The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality commercial services to clients. Our team acts for businesses and individuals across England in the full range of contentious property disputes, from landlord and tenant and real estate litigation to property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals. Due to the recent expansion of the team and to the services we provide, we are looking to recruit an associate solicitor with property litigation experience to work out of one of our offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload as well as assisting senior fee earners on their files, but the role is much more than that. We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow and develop their role within the team both internally and externally. We will provide the necessary support and investment to allow them to achieve their personal and professional goals as a property litigation solicitor. The team and the work we do: The team consists of 3 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 1 Associate, 3 solicitors 1 trainee and 2 Paralegals. The range of clientele is extensive, from independent business owners, retail occupiers, large property development companies and individuals in both the commercial and residential sectors. The work is varied, challenging and interesting and covers a wide range of landlord and tenant matters including: lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture. There has also been a recent influx of trespass and possession instructions into the team, alongside the steady stream of work relating to boundary disputes, rights of way/easements and advice on restrictive covenants. The team works very closely together with team members based in Preston and Kendal whilst we also work out of all offices to suit our clients needs. There is the opportunity to work from all offices when required to develop client and internal relationships. We offer training and development opportunities to the junior solicitors in the team, in order to provide them with the tools to develop their commercial and technical skills and help grow their offering within the team. We also encourage and support business development in all members of our team. The role: Providing excellent client service Developing relationships with clients Responsible for matters under supervision Draft correspondence and court papers Liaise and correspond with the Court, instruct counsel and experts Attend court hearings and other all party meetings Providing support to other team members as required and have the ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of management and supervision of junior members of the team including support staff Developing knowledge, experience and expertise in the subject areas Demonstrating the experience and knowledge to deliver good quality legal advice Work as part of the team and with other teams at Harrison Drury Promoting the values of Harrison Drury both internally and externally Skills and experience: 2-6 years PQE Experience of acting on a wide range of property litigation cases, including real property, landlord and tenant disputes and contractual disputes Ability to manage own caseload with appropriate supervision Strong attention to detail Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet timescales and a desire to help develop processes Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Excellent client facing skills Willingness to engage in business development and help grow the property litigation offering at Harrison Drury

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people. The Commercial Property Team are looking to recruit a 4-6 year qualified solicitor / Associate Solicitor with a real passion for commercial property to join the team in our Preston office. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver an outstanding client service as this role involves regular contact with clients and agents. The successful candidate will provide clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation. The role involves operating a Case Management System and so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a challenging commercial environment. The team currently advises investors, lenders, commercial and residential developers and high profile entrepreneurs and estate owners across a range of sectors with the common theme that we provide extremely proactive and highly commercial advice. The role involves an exciting variety of work including landlord and tenant, residential and commercial development and high level transactional work for high profile regional and national clients and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the firm. Harrison Drury actively supports internal development and progression so come join us and see where your future can take you. The Role: Handling a busy case load. Liaising with supervisors to manage workload. Provision of excellent client service. To develop relationships with clients. To provide support to other team members as required. Effective liaison with other service line teams. Understanding and contributing to the team's objectives. Negotiating and drafting transactional paperwork, production of advice and guidance to clients. Working to promote the firm's values. Skills and experience: A minimum of 4 year PQE within a commercial property department advising and representing clients on a range of real estate matters. Ability to manage own caseload with some supervision. Strong attention to detail. Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required. Excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills. Excellent client facing skills. Accomplished in business development activities, with the ability to build a network of contacts for themselves and the team. Strong self-motivated worker. Team player and willingness to work well in a team. Desirable: Experience of SOS case management system.

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people. The Residential Property Team are looking to recruit a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE who has a real passion for residential property to join the busy team in Kendal. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to deliver an outstanding client service as this role involves regular contact with clients and agents. The successful candidate will provide clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation. The role involves operating a Case Management System and so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working autonomously within a challenging commercial environment. The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee earning work to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, to provide support and assistance to the department and to ensure the development of the firm in line with the business plan. The role: To effectively handle a busy caseload of a wide range of property transactions including purchases, sales and re-mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties To liaise with and provide support to other service line teams Development of client relationships both within the residential team and referring work internally to other service lines To meet client expectations through timely acknowledgement of and progression of client calls and queries To assist with BD and marketing activities To provide support to solicitors as required To understand and contribute to the team's objectives Skills and experience: 2+ years PQE in Residential Conveyancing / Property Good organisational / Communication and time management skills and time Ability to run own caseload Proven effective management of matters Desirable: Experience of SOS case management system