We have an exciting opportunity available for a new Head of the Residential Property department.
Would you like to join an award-winning law firm?
Did you know we are rated 4.6 stars on Feefo and awarded Platinum for exceptional service?
Do you want to use your legal knowledge to Make a Positive Difference?
Do you need a happy work-life balance?
Do you want to join a law firm that actively supports your career development?
Who are we?
We are the Jackson Lees Group, committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. Starting as a small group of solicitors in Liverpool, we now have over 200 staff across Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake, and Churchtown.
Overall Purpose of the role:
To provide first-rate legal services tailored to our clients' needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and regulations. To act as an ambassador for the group, actively promoting its services.
Key accountabilities:
1. Provide inspirational leadership, empowering your team and team leaders.
2. Foster clear, robust communication within and across teams to develop a positive, cohesive environment.
3. Support your team through the evolving property market and our ways of working, helping them understand and adapt to change.
4. Develop a client-focused culture where client experience is valued equally with legal expertise.
5. Use complaints as learning opportunities to improve quality, working in partnership with COLP to drive continuous improvement.
6. Maintain and develop technical expertise within the team to answer questions effectively.
7. Utilize reporting to monitor, manage, and forecast resource needs, ensuring quality service delivery.
8. Collaborate with the Finance team to forecast accurately on a rolling 12-month basis.
Key Experience:
* Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer
* 4+ years PQE
* Leadership and management experience
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Networking skills to attract new clients
* Strategic thinking and planning
* Effective team collaboration
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary
* Referral bonus
* Free Health Cash Plan
* Pension scheme
* Death in service benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid/flexible working including home office setup
* Unlimited access to training courses
Jackson Lees Group (part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled individuals, and people of different social backgrounds and ages.
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