Commercial Property Solicitor/Associate in Manchester

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.

The Commercial Property Team are looking to recruit a 3-6 year qualified solicitor / Associate Solicitor with a real passion for commercial property to join the team in our Manchester 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.

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 3 years 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.