Partner / Legal Director / Team Leader

6 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

Purpose of job

You will lead the residential offering in Bristol including building a team around you and thereafter ensuring the adoption and deployment of the wider residential real estate business plan. As such you will also be an active contributor to the core management group across all offices which is responsible for team strategy.

You will be an ambassador of the Birketts’ culture and embrace our appetite for diversification, both legally and non-legallay.

The role will suit a candidate with a significant following and marketplace presence to be able to actively and effectively grow the practice.

Accountabilities To actively develop the business through existing and new connections including the development and implementation of a Bristol business plan To grow the geographical team to become self-sustaining To explore new work types and opportunities for diversification To provide a vital interface between the team members and the management of the considerable overall team To be responsible for day to day management of team members at all levels including recruitment, performance management, managing staff absences and holidays, technical matters that arise on a daily basis, overall team financial and compliance management and motivating the team to perform to the best of their ability To instil the Birketts’ culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team To be the initial point of escalation for client feedback including effective first point of contact for complaints handling To be involved in the strategic management of the overall team and take on discreet projects for the whole team, under the direction and leadership of the strategic management team members To act for a range of clients from individuals to corporate entities on a diverse range of residential property matters To work alongside and developing relationships with high end property finders and estate agents To oversee and be responsible for the training of junior team members The candidate Solicitor with at least 10+ years' PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm Experience of all aspects of mainstream residential real estate work is required with minimal supervision Strong academic background A high attention to detail to produce work/ documentation which is consistently of a high standard To have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent and regular basis. Interest in and aptitude for business development A proven ability to meet the demands of high value conveyancing including enhanced accessibility To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, Outlook and digital dictation Equal opportunities

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.

Benefits 

One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts we are appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. A competitive salary and benefits package is given but you can also expect a great team and supportive colleagues, a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, a programme of wellbeing and mental health support and structured career development and study support.

Highlighting:

30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Subsidised gym membership Electric car scheme Agile Working Policy Dress for your Day Policy

Partner benefits discussed at interview stage.

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

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