Head of Residential Property
Job Description
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 per annum
HEAD OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
With a strong team already in place, the successful solicitor will play a key role in managing the department, supporting colleagues and delivering an excellent service to our valued clients, while helping to drive the continued growth and success of the team. The successful applicant will:
• Have a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in residential conveyancing
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and experience across all aspects of residential property transactions
• Have a professional, approachable and reassuring manner, with a genuine commitment to client care
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be a confident leader and supportive team player, able to motivate, mentor and develop colleagues
• Be comfortable working within established compliance procedures, policies and internal systems
• Have the commercial awareness and initiative to identify opportunities for business development
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
The role will involve a varied and interesting caseload, together with responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the team.
Responsibilities will include:
• Managing residential property sales and purchases
• Handling both freehold and leasehold transactions
• Dealing with new-build and shared ownership properties
• Managing lease extensions
• Overseeing transactions from initial instruction through to successful completion
• Leading and managing the existing team, including a qualified fee earner and support staff
• Providing guidance, support and mentoring to colleagues
• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients, estate agents and other property professionals
• Identifying opportunities to develop introducer relationships and generate new business
• Contributing to the ongoing development, performance and success of the department
THE OFFER:
The firm recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talented professionals and offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package, including:
• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £70,000, depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Free on-site parking
This is a full-time, office-based position offering the opportunity to take ownership of an established team, make a real contribution to the business and further develop your career in residential property law. If you are an experienced Residential Property Conveyancer with the leadership skills, technical expertise and enthusiasm to take this team forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.
APPLY NOW TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER:
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Theresa on 0121 454 1004 or email theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk
CANDIDATE CARE:
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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