Legal Director New Build Residential and Conveyancing

Legal Director (New Build Residential and Conveyancing)– Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits– Birmingham

The Role

Are you a qualified solicitor with extensive experience (5-10 years) in property law and conveyancing? Are you ready to lead a dynamic legal team in the residential property market? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking to appoint a highly experienced Legal director/ Associate/ Partner to our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the legal department, with a focus on residential property conveyancing and new build developments. You will play a key role in the organisation, overseeing a range of property transactions and legal matters while working closely with senior management.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and lead a talented legal team in a growing residential property market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Leadership:Provide expert legal advice and strategic direction to clients involved in new build residential developments, ensuring that all aspects of conveyancing and property transactions are handled efficiently.
• Conveyancing Expertise:Manage and oversee the conveyancing process for new build residential projects, including the sale, purchase, and transfer of properties.
• Client Relationship Management:Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients such as property developers, construction firms, and private investors.
• Business Development: Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in the residential property market, contributing to the firm’s overall strategic goals.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of legal professionals, ensuring high standards of legal advice, client service, and compliance.
• Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure all transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations, including property law, planning law, and environmental regulations.
• Dispute Resolution: Advise on and manage disputes arising from residential property transactions, working closely with clients to resolve issues efficiently.

The Person

• Experience:A minimum of 5-10 years' experience in new build residential property and conveyancing.
• Qualification:Qualified solicitor (SRA registered), with a strong background in property law.
• Leadership
• Skills: Proven experience in managing and developing a legal team, with strong project management skills.
• Client-Focused:Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients, with a focus on service excellence.
• Commercial Awareness: A deep understanding of the residential property market, with the ability to provide commercial, client-focused legal advice
• Technical Skills: Excellent knowledge of the full conveyancing process, property law, contract negotiation, and planning and regulatory requirements.
• Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters to non-legal stakeholders.
• Business Development: A track record of contributing to business growth, including developing new client relationships, and expanding existing accounts.