Head of Property - Bristol

HCB Widdows Mason; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Eye tests

Medicash Plan

Training and development

Job summary

HCB Widdows Mason in Bristol seeks a strategic Head of Property to lead the Bristol Property Team, supervise, mentor, and drive high standards in residential and commercial transactions.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with senior property experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to develop client relationships and grow the practice, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in property law.
• Proven track record in managing a property team or department.
• Excellent leadership, management, and mentorship skills.
• Strong business development acumen and client relationship management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues with a client-focused approach.
• Keen understanding of residential and commercial property markets.

Responsibilities

• Heading the property team in Bristol, managing and mentoring.
• Overseeing a workload spanning residential property transactions and compliance with legislation.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, estate agents and stakeholders.
• Driving growth and development of the property practice via business development strategies.
• Providing expert legal advice and support to clients with high satisfaction.
• Implementing best practices to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Managing departmental budgets, financial performance and resources.
• Staying updated with market trends and evolving property law issues.

Skills

Property law

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Senior property experience

Job description

HCB Widdows Mason is excited to announce an opportunity for a strategic and talented Head of Property to lead our Bristol Property Team. This key position requires an individual with a robust background in property law, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing client relationships and driving business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Heading the property team in Bristol, managing and mentoring.
• Overseeing a diverse workload encompassing residential property transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders.
• Driving the growth and development of the property practice through effective business development strategies.
• Providing expert legal advice and support to clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency within the department.
• Managing departmental budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation.
• Staying updated with market trends and maintaining a proactive approach to evolving legal issues in property law.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in property law, preferably at a senior level.
• Proven track record in managing a successful property team or department.
• Excellent leadership, management, and mentorship skills.
• Strong business development acumen and client relationship management experience.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues with a client-focused approach.
• Keen understanding of residential and commercial property markets.
• Proficiency in case management systems and relevant legal software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)
• Pension scheme
• Parking (on a first come first served basis)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Firm funded eye tests
• Medicash Plan