Senior Solicitor/Legal Director - Residential Plots

Jameson Legal.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to lead its Residential Plots team. This role involves managing a multi-location team, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and contributing to the firm's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in residential development and a strong commitment to client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in residential development and plot sales.
• Experience at Legal Director level or senior-level Solicitor.
• Demonstrable experience in managing people and processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a cross-office team of Solicitors.
• Providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Maintaining relationships with national and regional housebuilders.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Team Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor, ideally at Legal Director level, to join and lead its highly regarded Residential Plots team. This strategic hire comes as the current team head transitions toward retirement, following a long and successful tenure with the firm.

The Residential Plots team operates across several offices nationwide and is recognised for its expertise in acting for major national, regional and boutique housebuilders. The incoming leader will take overall responsibility for the management, coordination, and development of this multi-location team, ensuring a seamless and consistent service for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a cross-office team of Solicitors and support staff, handling residential plot sales and related development work.
• Acting as the central point of leadership, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with a well-established client base, including national and regional housebuilders.
• Ensuring high standards of legal service delivery and regulatory compliance across all locations.
• Contributing to the wider growth and strategic goals of the firm's real estate practice.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in residential development and plot sales.
• Operating at Legal Director level or a senior-level Solicitor, ready to step into a leadership position.
• Demonstrable experience in managing people, processes, and client relationships across multiple locations.
• Commercially minded, highly organised, and committed to team development and client service excellence.

Location: Flexible across the firm's national office network, with hybrid working supported.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile leadership role, with the scope to shape and grow a successful national team.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Helen Abrahams.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.