Lead Lettings Legal Team – People & Performance

Barbon Group Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Barbon Group Ltd. in Lincoln is seeking a Team Leader for Legal for Lettings to lead and develop a team of Legal Support Assistants and Paralegals.

You will foster a high‑performance culture with clear goals, regular 1:1s and constructive feedback while ensuring robust file handling and compliance. The role requires experience in leading people within regulated environments; solicitors or CILEX status is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience leading people; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally a private practice solicitors’ firm or similar.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Legal Support Assistants and Paralegals.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and workflow planning.
• Maintain client relationships and handle escalated issues.
• Support marketing, branding and events for the team.
• Ensure compliant filing, record‑keeping and quality standards.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Regulated environment experience

Landlord and Tenant Law

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX Fellowship

Job description

Barbon Group Ltd. in Lincoln is seeking a Team Leader for Legal for Lettings to lead and develop a team of Legal Support Assistants and Paralegals.

You will foster a high‑performance culture with clear goals, regular 1:1s and constructive feedback while ensuring robust file handling and compliance. The role requires experience in leading people within regulated environments; solicitors or CILEX status is advantageous but not essential.