Job Description
HEAD OF PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS
UP TO £70,000 plus benefits
This well-established Lexcel accredited and Legal 500 listed firm of solicitors, is one of the largest in Coventry and Warwickshire and has plans to continue to grow. If you are a Property Solicitor with experience in managing residential conveyancers and commercial property lawyers, this could be a challenging and rewarding move in your legal career with excellent prospects.
Key aspects of the Head of Residential and Commercial Property role are:
- Provide strong leadership and management of both the residential and commercial property teams
- Formulate plans and strategy to develop the residential conveyancing and commercial property department across four offices
- Ensure all staff receive regular performance reviews and training plans
- Deal with existing caseload and develop new business e.g. networking, exhibitions
- Handle all aspects of commercial property e.g. business leases, landlord and tenant applications, dilapidation claims etc
- Oversee residential conveyancing department and provide guidance when required
To be successful in this key position heading up both the Commercial Property and Residential Conveyancing teams you must have:
- At least 5 years PQE in Commercial Property
- Accomplished leader with sound financial management and budgeting skills
- Knowledge of residential property (leasehold and freehold)
- Confident with good presentation and business development skills
- Experience of devising and implementing Risk and Compliance policies
- Driving licence and own car as travelling between offices is necessary