Team Leader/Legal Director/Partner-Residential Real Estate

Overview

In this role you lead the Bristol residential real estate practice within a top UK law firm, building and supervising a new team while driving key client relationships and growth. You will shape strategy for Bristol’s expansion and contribute to the national team’s objectives, delivering high-value conveyancing for high-net-worth clients and developers. You’ll mentor juniors, manage performance and compliance, and lead cross-office initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership position at a nationally recognized, culture-driven firm.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the Bristol-based residential real estate team and oversee recruitment, resourcing, compliance and financial oversight
• Maintain the firm’s culture and act as escalation point for client feedback and complaints
• Oversee training and development of junior team members
• Contribute to the core management group shaping strategy and employee experience across offices
• Advise high net worth individuals, developers and corporate property clients with tailored guidance on complex matters
• Maintain high technical standards and ensure profitable, efficient delivery
• Cultivate relationships with property finders, estate agents and brokers
• Lead business development in Bristol, drive cross-selling and raise the firm’s profile through pitches, events and publications
• Support strategic management of the national Residential Real Estate team and promote a positive, high-performance culture, including ESG and diversity commitments

Key requirements

• Solicitor with 8+ years PQE at a strong regional or City firm
• Recognised technical expert in residential property with high value conveyancing experience
• Demonstrable leadership experience building and managing a team
• Strong commercial awareness with track record of profitable delivery
• Proven business development capability and established market presence
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships
• Strong risk management and compliance awareness
• Competent with Microsoft Office, time recording systems, digital dictation; open to adopting new technologies including AI

• Leadership
• Communication
• Commercial awareness
• Microsoft Office
• time recording systems
• digital dictation

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