Partner – Residential Property – Cardiff – 8-10+ Years PQE

Overview

Senior Residential Property Partner role in Cardiff leading the residential property function within a long-established law firm. You will steer the team, manage complex matters, and drive strategic growth while upholding regulatory compliance. The position blends leadership with deep technical expertise and client development to support the firm’s ambitious objectives. This role offers hybrid working, client exposure, and a platform to shape the department’s future.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for strategic leadership and departmental growth
• Recognition for high-quality work
• Flexible approaches to recruitment adjustments

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cardiff residential property team to ensure consistent performance
• Manage a reduced caseload of complex matters
• Set, monitor, and review team KPIs and targets
• Act as technical escalation point for complex legal and compliance issues
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers, and referrers
• Oversee post-completion processes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Identify operational improvements and implement workflow efficiencies
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic growth and financial objectives
• Attend onboarding at another office, requiring travel

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with extensive residential property experience (8-10+ years)
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams
• Strong technical knowledge: leases, transfer of part transactions, regulatory compliance
• Commercial awareness and ability to network and develop business
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational skills balancing fee earning with leadership
• Collaborative approach to team, clients, and stakeholders
• Strategic mindset focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• leadership
• communication
• interpersonal skills
• leases
• transfer of part transactions
• regulatory compliance

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