Legal Practice Lead, Property (Commercial and Residential)

Lawhive; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Practice Lead for their Property practice. This role involves overseeing legal services in residential and commercial property, mentoring lawyers, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE and a passion for tech-driven solutions.

Benefits

34 holidays including birthday off

Equity

Pension

Team building activities

20% off legal fees

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with at least 2 years managing large teams.
• Deep expertise in Residential Property Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise on residential and commercial property disputes.
• Guiding on complex transactions and contentious matters.
• Monitoring risks in service delivery and ensuring quality.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Client-focused

Tech Solutions

Job description

Legal Practice Lead, Property (Commercial and Residential)

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About Lawhive:
We're on a mission to make sure everyone has access to the law.

About Lawhive:
We're an online platform providing affordable legal assistance to consumers and small businesses. Our platform combines regulated human lawyers with the world's first AI lawyer built specifically for consumer legal work. We aim to democratize access to legal services, considering it a basic utility in society. Our AI lawyer Lawrence, built on a fine-tuned LLM, recently passed the SQE. Backed by top VC funds including Google Ventures, Balderton Capital, and TQ Ventures, we secured a $40M Series A to expand internationally and grow our team.

About the Role:
The Legal Practice Lead - Property will serve as the subject matter expert and primary contact for Lawhive's Property practice. Responsible for overseeing high-quality legal services in residential and commercial property, mentoring lawyers, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring client satisfaction. This role is vital for developing Lawhive's in-house legal team and enhancing our reputation through thought leadership and client initiatives. The ideal candidate has 8+ years PQE, a passion for tech-driven solutions, strong leadership skills, and alignment with our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing expertise on residential and commercial property disputes, including lease extensions, license for alterations, service charge disputes, tribunal applications, land registry applications, negotiations, and property sales/purchases.
2. Guiding on complex transactions, chains, mortgage panels, and title defect resolutions, as well as contentious matters like rent recovery and lease forfeiture disputes.
3. Resolving escalated client complaints and acting as the main point of contact for queries.
4. Monitoring risks in service delivery and collaborating to ensure consistency and quality.
5. Keeping lawyers updated on legislation, case law, and best practices.
6. Working with Operations and Product teams to improve legal resources, workflows, and client outcomes.
7. Representing Lawhive as a thought leader through client engagement, articles, and industry events.

Requirements:

1. 8+ years PQE with at least 2 years managing large teams.
2. Deep expertise in Residential Property Litigation.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
5. Client-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
6. Passionate about tech solutions.
7. Motivated, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits:

• 34 holidays (including your birthday off and bank holidays in England)
• Equity
• Pension
• Team building activities, socials, and retreats
• 20% off legal fees through Lawhive

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting