Legal Director or Partner – Residential Property-Bristol-Hybrid

Overview

As a Residential Property Legal Director/Partner in Bristol, you will lead and grow the local practice, shaping strategy and acting as a culture ambassador. You will drive growth through existing relationships and new connections, while delivering high-value conveyancing work and maintaining compliance. You’ll manage and develop the team, oversee operations, and nurture relationships with agents and property professionals. This role combines client delivery with strategic leadership in a hybrid, Bristol-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bristol residential property team and shape local strategy
• Drive regional growth by leveraging existing relationships and new connections
• Manage recruitment, performance, compliance, and day-to-day operations
• Deliver high-value residential property matters and maintain client service standards
• Foster collaboration with agents, brokers and property professionals
• Represent the firm’s culture and values publicly as an ambassador

Key requirements

• Recognised residential property expert with significant PQE
• Strong market profile or following
• Proven leadership and business development skills
• Ability to deliver complex conveyancing work while ensuring client service and compliance

• Leadership
• Business development
• Client relationship management
• Conveyancing (residential property)
• Advisory for diverse client base on property matters
• Compliance and risk management

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