Head of Sandbach Property team
Residential Property
Sandbach
Full time, permanent opportunity
Due to a recent expansion, Sandbach is one of our newly acquired offices to join the Talbots Family, and we are excited for this new opportunity!
We are looking for an inspirational leader to join Talbots as Head of our Sandbach Property team. To be successful, you will have at least 5 years post qualified experience or equivalent in Residential Conveyancing.
The Head of Sandbach Property team will be expected to lead a whole team of Conveyancers, Paralegals and Assistants. This role is integral to the team’s function and development.
Who Are Talbots Law?
Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.
Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of “Working everyday to be the best” for our people, our clients, and for our communities.
We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.
The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.
* Competitive salaries with annual review.
* Annual tax-free* profit-share.
* 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
* Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
* Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Parental Leave.
* EV Car Leasing Scheme.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
* Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
* Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees) and Financial Support Loans.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes.
* Established Company progression framework.
* Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
* Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified (lawyer) roles.
* Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
* Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
* Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children’s Hospice).
* Additional benefits include Aviva private health cover & Company parking provision for Associates, Senior Associates & Directors.
What the job involves:
* Manage a full caseload of varying value and complexity, advising on a range of residential property matters, from instruction through to post-completion.
* Maintain and develop a strong relationship with a wide range of clients and referrers.
* Effectively and proactively manage staffing provision and everyday matters that arise within the team including, timekeeping and holiday authorisation.
* Ensure the appropriate allocation of files within the team.
* Be actively involved in the development of the department – this will include training and supervising, strengthening existing client relations and liaising with colleagues in other departments.
What you need
* At least 5 years’ experience working as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, and Licensed Conveyancer or experienced Conveyancer in Residential Property.
* Have excellent knowledge of relevant law and practice.
* Pride yourself on being detail-driven, have excellent communication skills as well as motivated & organised team-player.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations for this position?
* What is your current notice period?
* Please provide your full home address.
* Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions?
* What working hours would this be?
* Do you require any hybrid working structure? If yes, please detail.
* How long would the commute take you to this office?
* Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitment we should be aware of?
* What is your interview availability for this application?
* Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sandbach CW11 1FT
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