Job Description
Eventus Legal Recruitment is partnering with a Top Tier Legal 500 multi-office law firm in West London, which has recently acquired a boutique high net worth residential property arm to add to their current offering. We are looking for a Senior Residential Property Lawyer to act as number 2 in the office with the idea of taking over in its entirety upon retirement of the current situ. You will enjoy an attractive salary as well as a highly competitive benefits package which includes a bonus scheme, competitive annual leave plus bank holidays, 50/50 hybrid working, cashplan scheme and a season ticket loan. The position will be based out of their West London office.
Role Responsibilities
You will be managing a small team of conveyancers and support staff and be responsible for driving forward performance levels with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. You will also play a key part in strategic growth decisions.
The day-to-day job duties within this Senior Property Lawyer job include:
* Assisting with the management of a small team of conveyancers and support staff.
* Managing own caseload of outstanding quality HNW and UHNW sales and purchase transactions.
* Monitoring and driving performance.
* Managing and grow lender panels.
* Responsible for maintaining a consistent and high-quality customer experience.
* Acting as the technical referral point for complex cases.
* Training staff to develop skills on a continual basis.
* Managing your own caseload with administrative support provided.
Person Specification
You must be a qualified Solicitor of circa 8 year PQE+ and have worked on HNW transactions at an excellent quality firm. Furthermore, applications from Senior Associates or Salaried Partners will be considered.
In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills, and attributes:
* Deep understanding and experience of the residential property market.
* The ability to be discreet due to the client base.
* Be technically strong on all types of property cases to act as subject matter expert and technical referral point.
* Have worked with, or ideally managed, lender panels.
* Capable of new business development and marketing activities.
* Strong people skills to manage and motivate a small team.
* Strategic mindset to develop team growth.
* Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with staff of all levels and clients alike.
* Great organisational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Senior Residential Property Solicitor will benefit from working within a strong team culture and be an influential part of the firm’s growth plans with an unrivalled client base. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
* Highly competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* 50/50 Hybrid working
* 25 days Annual Leave +Bank holidays
* Cashplan scheme
* Season Ticket loan
* Career development and progression opportunities
About the Law Firm
My client is a top tier Legal 500-ranked, highly respected law firm, recognised for delivering outstanding legal services across a wide range of practice areas. Known for handling complex, high-value, and high-profile matters, they offer an exceptional opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and personable lawyers in the market.
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