Team Manager

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years'; experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon. Davies and Partners Solicitors strongly believe that their staff are the heart of the company and are therefore driven to ensure that all employees experience and maintain a good work-life balance.

**About the role**:
To be responsible for all aspects of Residential Development sales on behalf of commercial developer clients including the day to day running of related work files. The firm boasts regional and national heavyweight clients including FTSE100 listed companies and various 5-star HBF rated builders ensuring top quality, interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment with high retention rates within the department.

The role will be based within the Bristol office together with around 20 other specialist staff.

Training will be provided and therefore whilst property knowledge is required (whether Commercial or Residential) previous experience of residential development is not required.

**Responsibilities**:
Handling site set-up of new development sites
Handling of road, sewer, infrastructure and services agreements and transfers, leases or grants of easement to statutory authorities
Drafting of contracts, transfers and leases for plot sales
Drafting of contracts and transfers in relation to part-exchange and resale transactions
Responding to enquiries raised by buyers legal representatives
Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties
Handling of Exchange and Completion of matters
Overseeing completion and submission of SDLT returns and registrations
Achieving legitimate billing in line with figures agreed by the Head of Department
The day-to day supervision of any others working within the Bristol team.
All other legal matters in relation to a development site following its acquisition
Overseeing the staff members in the Bristol office undertaking plot sales work.
Dealing with day to day management of those staff.

**About you**:
Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits
Solicitor or FCILEx qualified
2+ years'; experience - desirable
Possess a detailed understanding of Property Law
Ability to maintain and build upon existing client relationships
Self-organised and proactive
Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
Competent in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (lCT).
The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

**Location**: Davies and Partners Solicitors, 250 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR
**Job type**: Full Time, Permanent
**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week
**Salary**: Competitive + Benefits

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**Equal Opportunities**:
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

You may have experience of the following: Conveyancer, Conveyancing, Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal, Business Development, Case Management, Residential Conveyancer, Case Handler, etc.

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