Head of Residential Property

JMC Legal Recruitment; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Camberley is seeking a Head of Residential Property with over 5 years PQE. The role involves leading the Residential Property team and advising clients on all legal aspects related to property transactions. Candidates should have a strong background in residential property law and experience managing a caseload. The firm offers a market rate salary, a generous bonus scheme, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting a positive office culture that supports personal development.

Benefits

Market rate salary

Generous bonus scheme

Opportunities to build and grow a department

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Residential Property Law.
• Experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Residential Property department with a proactive approach.
• Manage the team effectively while maintaining efficiency.
• Advise clients on legal issues, finances, and contracts.

Skills

Business development skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Head of Residential Property

BBBH56163_1738929609

Due to a recent acquisition, this respected practice with a rich 30-year-old heritage is currently in search of a Head of Department for their Residential Property team.

They have tripled in size in the last 12 months and the Firm has already made several key hires and there are no signs of them slowing down.

The Firm

The firm's origins date back over 30 years and are known for providing the one of the best Conveyancing, Family and Private Client services across the South-East region. They have impressively grown over the last few months since the restructure began and have strong long-standing, HNW clientele across board. This has motivated the development of a Residential Property team.

They have an open-minded, friendly, progressive, open-door culture. With their continued growth comes excellent prospects for progression. They continue to uphold their 30 year long tradition while also embracing the most recent developments in the sector, and maintaining vibrancy putting them in a strong position for long-term success.

The firm is expanding its operations to meet the growing demand of its clients, and as a result, they are looking for a talented Head of Residential Property to join this growing firm.

The firm also offers great work-life balanced by considering each colleague's personal preferences, working styles and development needs when deciding the best arrangements to suit our clients and colleagues, therefore hybrid working is on offer.

The Role

The firm is looking for a Head of Residential Property with 5+ PQE to join their Camberley, Surrey office.

The firm is seeking a proactive Head of Residential Property to lead the Residential Property department. This key role demands a strong leader capable of effectively managing a team while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be a specialist in Residential Property Law, with expertise in all legal matters related to the buying and selling of property. They will be responsible for advising clients on every aspect of the process, including legal issues, finances, and contracts.

The Requirements

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years of experience
• Previous experience handling a residential conveyancing caseload
• Excellent business development skills
• You will have a strong desire to grow with the firm
• You will have a meticulous eye for detail

What's on offer

• A market rate salary dependent on experience
• Generous bonus scheme
• An opportunity to build and grow a conveyancing department
• Flexible Hybrid working & great office culture