Team Leader / Legal Director / Partner - Residential Real Estate - Bristol - 8+ Years PQE Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 (depending on experience and following)
A UK Top 50 full service law firm is seeking a forward thinking senior Residential Real Estate lawyer to lead and grow its Bristol team. With over 700 legal professionals across seven offices and one of the largest residential real estate practices in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to build a new team within a nationally recognised, award winning practice.
The Residential Real Estate team operates with a unified "one team" culture across all offices, delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in expanding the firm's presence in the Bristol market while contributing to the wider leadership of the national team.
The Role Leadership & Team Development
Establish and grow a new Bristol based residential real estate team
Manage recruitment, performance, resourcing, compliance and financial oversight
Instil the firm's culture, values and brand signatures across the team
Act as the first point of escalation for client feedback and complaints
Oversee training and development of junior team members
Contribute to the core management group shaping strategy and employee experience across all offices
Client Work & Technical Excellence
Act for high net worth individuals, developers, corporate entities and property professionals
Provide clear, tailored advice on complex residential property matters
Maintain high technical standards and ensure efficient, profitable delivery
Build and nurture relationships with high end property finders, estate agents and brokers
Business Development & Growth
Actively develop new and existing client relationships
Build a strong market presence and drive the expansion of the Bristol offering
Explore new work types and diversification opportunities
Lead and contribute to pitches, networking events, publications and profile raising initiatives
Drive cross selling opportunities across the firm
Strategic Contribution
Play a key role in the strategic management of the national Residential Real Estate team
Lead and support firm wide projects under the direction of the Partners
Promote a positive, inclusive and high performance culture
Support the firm's ESG, diversity and community commitments
Candidate Requirements Essential
Solicitor with 8+ years PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm
Recognised technical expert in residential property with experience handling high value conveyancing
Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to build and manage a team
Strong commercial awareness with a track record of profitable delivery
Proven business development capability and established market presence
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships
Strong risk management and compliance awareness
Competent with Microsoft Office, time recording systems, digital dictation and open to adopting new technologies including AI
Desirable
A following or established network to support rapid team growth
Experience leading high profile pitches or major client relationships
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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