Managing Partner

Novo Executive Search; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Managing Partner for a new legal practice specializing in residential property law. This role involves establishing and leading a standalone legal practice to support significant growth plans in the UK. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified solicitors with over 10 years of experience in managing legal practices and deep expertise in landlord and tenant law. The position offers a flexible/hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary and equity options.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity Options

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in residential property law.
• Proven experience in managing legal practices or in-house functions.
• Strong track record in litigation and managing legal budgets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a stand-alone legal practice.
• Manage all legal matters related to property management.
• Build and scale a high-performing legal team.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

Residential property law expertise

Commercial acumen

Litigation experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Managing Partner – Residential Property Law (In-House Legal Firm Lead)

Location : Flexible / Hybrid

Salary : £150,000 – £200,000 + Bonus + Equity Options

Our client is a European multinational residential property services business, operating across seven countries and employing over 14,000 people. The business has significant expansion plans in the UK and has acquired multiple property management businesses with 30,000 units currently under management in the UK. The business is also pursuing additional acquisitions and expects to be a £250m, turnover business within the next 5 years. As part of these growth plans, the business is building critical capabilities to complement their offering including a dedicated standalone legal practice.

We are now working with this client to help them appoint an entrepreneurial and experienced Residential Property Law expert to establish and lead a standalone legal practice to support their growth plans in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to build and develop a legal practice from inception with a significant pipeline of work guaranteed from the UK subsidiary which will continue to grow as they expand their operations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a stand‑alone legal practice focused on leasehold and residential property law to fulfil the legal needs of the Group in the UK.
• Manage all legal matters related to property management: Right‑to‑Manage claims, leasehold disputes, service charge debt recovery, and tribunal representation.
• Build and scale a high‑performing legal team, leveraging offshore resources.
• Develop standardised processes, implement systems, and ensure SRA compliance.
• Own P&L, manage budgets, and minimise reliance on external counsel.

Experience

• UK‑qualified solicitor (10+ years PQE) with deep expertise in residential property law, specifically Landlord and Tenant Act and service charge debt recovery.
• Proven managerial experience running or significantly contributing to a legal practice or in‑house function focusing within residential property management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to advise corporate leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with appetite to build a new legal practice or in‑house function.
• Track record in litigation, tribunal cases, and managing legal budgets.