Legal Director (New Build Residential and Conveyancing)

Legal Director (New Build Residential and Conveyancing ) – Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits– Birmingham The Role Are you a qualified solicitor with extensive experience (5-10 years) in property law and conveyancing? Are you ready to lead a dynamic legal team in the residential property market? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking to appoint a highly experienced Legal director/ Associate/ Partner to our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the legal department, with a focus on residential property conveyancing and new build developments. You will play a key role in the organisation, overseeing a range of property transactions and legal matters while working closely with senior management. Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and lead a talented legal team in a growing residential property market. Key Responsibilities: Legal Leadership: Provide expert legal advice and strategic direction to clients involved in new build residential developments, ensuring that all aspects of conveyancing and property transactions are handled efficiently. Conveyancing Expertise: Manage and oversee the conveyancing process for new build residential projects, including the sale, purchase, and transfer of properties. Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients such as property developers, construction firms, and private investors. Business Development: Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in the residential property market, contributing to the firm's overall strategic goals. Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of legal professionals, ensuring high standards of legal advice, client service, and compliance. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all transactions comply with relevant laws and regulations, including property law, planning law, and environmental regulations. Dispute Resolution: Advise on and manage disputes arising from residential property transactions, working closely with clients to resolve issues efficiently. The Person Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years' experience in new build residential property and conveyancing. Qualification: Qualified solicitor (SRA registered), with a strong background in property law. Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing and developing a legal team, with strong project management skills. Client-Focused: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients, with a focus on service excellence. Commercial Awareness: A deep understanding of the residential property market, with the ability to provide commercial, client-focused legal advice Technical Skills: Excellent knowledge of the full conveyancing process, property law, contract negotiation, and planning and regulatory requirements. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters to non-legal stakeholders. Business Development: A track record of contributing to business growth, including developing new client relationships, and expanding existing accounts. TPBN1_UKTJ