Legal Practice Lead – Property

Legal Practice Lead – Property

TSR Legal are currently partnering with a well-funded, fast-growing legal tech scale-up that’s transforming how consumers and small businesses access legal support. With backing from top-tier venture capital firms and a recent $40M Series A funding round, they’re building a next-generation platform where regulated lawyers work alongside proprietary AI tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services at a fraction of the usual cost.

They’re now looking to appoint a Legal Practice Lead – Property to head up their residential and commercial property offering. This is a newly created, high-impact role suited to someone with 8+ years PQE who’s equally confident leading a team, overseeing complex legal work, and collaborating with operational and product teams to improve delivery through technology.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Acting as the subject matter expert for property law, with a strong focus on residential and commercial transactions, disputes, lease extensions, and tribunal applications.
2. Providing hands-on support for complex legal matters including chains, title defects, lender requirements, and contentious landlord/tenant issues.
3. Mentoring and supervising a remote team of lawyers, maintaining high standards across the practice.
4. Resolving escalated client queries and complaints with a focus on satisfaction and risk mitigation.
5. Working closely with the Legal Ops and Product teams to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
6. Staying up-to-date with legal developments, ensuring the team remains compliant and well-informed.
7. Representing the business externally via thought leadership, client engagement, and industry events.

What We’re Looking For:

1. 8+ years PQE, with strong experience in residential and commercial property law.
2. At least 2 years’ experience managing legal teams or overseeing qualified lawyers.
3. An understanding of property litigation, including lease disputes, forfeiture, and service charge issues.
4. Passion for technology-driven legal services and improving access to the law.
5. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
6. Ability to thrive in a startup-style environment — proactive, fast-moving, and collaborative.

What’s In It for You:

1. Remote-first working (UK-based)
2. 34 days holiday (25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays)
3. Equity in a rapidly growing tech company
4. Pension scheme
5. Regular team retreats and socials
6. 20% discount on legal services

This role would suit someone with a big-picture mindset, looking to move beyond traditional private practice and play a leading role in the future of legal delivery. If you're excited by the idea of combining law and technology to drive real change, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal on Hannah@tsrlegal.co.uk / 02920 388100 for a confidential chat.