Head of Property in Hertfordshire

Job description

Unique opportunity for an experienced solicitor to shape the future of the Property Department within a forward-thinking firm committed to sector-leading innovation. The Head of Property reports to the Senior Partner/Owner and will oversee strategic initiatives, build key partnerships, and play a vital role in the organisation's success.

The Head of Property will handle a diverse and challenging caseload, mainly working with receiver clients, primarily involving residential assets. The role requires strong commercial awareness and includes providing leadership and technical guidance to the team to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse and challenging caseload, primarily focusing on receivership clients involving the sales of residential assets.
• Lead strategic initiatives and provide guidance and support to the development of the Property Team.
• Lead, influence and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Build key partnerships and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to resolve complex legal issues effectively.
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation to clients.
• Supervise and mentor the legal support team, fostering excellence and supporting professional development.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to independently delivering results.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive business growth through innovation, improvement, and expansion.

About You:

You are a highly motivated, self-reliant, and commercially astute solicitor with a strong background in residential property law. You possess both technical expertise and the proactive attitude needed to succeed in an agile, boutique legal environment, along with the ambition to lead an evolving and expanding team.

• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as a solicitor in the UK, with a valid practising certificate from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Proven track record of providing legal advice and support to clients in the residential property sector.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulations and laws related to residential property.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively handle complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills to provide high-quality legal advice and representation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and mentor a legal support team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Capable of working independently and delivering results without supervision.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hertfordshire

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English